Jeffrey H. (Jeff) Johnson

Birth date: Nov 25, 1943 Death date: Feb 16, 2024

Jeffrey H. (Jeff) Johnson, age 80, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at Holston Rehab and Care Center in Kingsport.He was an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren and pastored congregations in Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Tennessee. He worshipped at Reformation Lutheran Church.His passions included church camping, sports, history, politics, planting trees, humor, theology, gardening and sharing music, especially with his son, Alex.Survivors include his wife, Marilyn “Jody” Johnson, sons, Alex, Reuben, and Marcus Johnson; daughter, Ingrid (Nils) Martin; grandchildren, Byron and Ansley Johnson and Lukas Martin; sister, Susan (Rollie Geppert) McClure; brother, Gordon (Yacintha) Johnson; and special nieces and first cousins.Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Freida Johnson; a son, Peter Johnson; and sister, Barbara.The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm Sunday at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home.**A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 17th, at Reformation Lutheran Church at 2 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International; 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72202.Read Obituary

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Sarah Wine

9w ago

Remembering the many college friends gatherings with Jody and Jeff. Also the many times I made a rest stop at their home in eastern Tennessee. Jeff was always ready to discuss some theological or political issue. I enjoyed observing the children as they matured. What a precious family! Jeff will be missed but we’ll see him again in the eternal reunion. Peace and comfort.

Mary Kay Turner

I remember when you were living in the Gettysburg area in the 1990s. It was good to get to know you then. Alex would sometimes walk from school to a new Soup Kitchen ministry and play the piano for the people who were eating and working there. We are praying that you feel God's peace, presence, and comfort as your family members walk their individual and family grief journeys, and that you find joy, even while you are grieving the loss of your wonderful loving husband/ father/ grandfather/ brother/ pastor/ friend, as you share memories of Jeff with family members and friends.
Roger & Mary Kay Turner, Gettysburg, PA