James 'Jj' Johnson

James 'J.J.' Johnson, age 74, of Sarasota, passed away on August 18, 2016.  He was a loving father and a great friend to many.

He is survived by his children, son Michael and daughter Laura and Delores, mother of his children.He was predeceased by his parents, John and Helen and brother, John, Junior.

James was a former Professor of Chemistry at Manatee Junior College, pioneer of the modern LCD, nuclear safety expert and founder of J.J. Enterprises.

Celebrate the Life of 'J.J' -  James Johnson - All Welcome!
Date:  Saturday, 27 August 2016
Funeral Mass
Time: 10.00am
Location: St. Martha Catholic Church
Address: 200 North Orange Avenue

Dinner Buffet Reception & Memorial Service
Time:  6.00pm
Location: Sandcastle Resort - Lido Beach
Address: 1540 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Attire:  Florida Casual

Please bring your memories and your mementos to share with his son and everyone who knew him.  Come hungry and raise a toast to JJ!

JJ's family request that donations be made to John Carroll University in lieu of flowers: All individuals making a gift in honor of JJ should make note on their check/gift form 'In memory of James M.Johnson '63'

Gifts being mailed should be sent to:
John Carroll University
Advancement Services
Attn: Patricia Harris
1 John Carroll Boulevard
University Heights, Ohio
44118

Memorial Mass
2016-08-27 10:00:00
Skyway Memorial Gardens
5200 US Highway 19
Palmetto
FL
34221


Memorial Service
2016-08-27 18:00:00
St. Martha Catholic Church
200 N Orange Ave
Sarasota
FL
34236


Reception to follow services