Jerrold Lee Johnson

Jerrold Lee Johnson (Dec. 20, 1946-Feb. 4, 2023) 

Jerrold (Jerry) Lee Johnson passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family. Jerry was an electrical design engineer at Magnavox/Philips Consumer Electronics for 24 years. After his career at Philips, he was a courier at Jefferson Memorial Hospital for 15 years. Born in East St. Louis, Ill., to S. Leo and Mary Virginia Johnson, he spent the last 42 years living in New Market, Tenn. with his wife of 54 years, Florence L. Johnson (nee Eversman). Jerry was a 1969 graduate of the University of Missouri at Rolla with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He served as treasurer for numerous organizations. A fan of gadgets of all kinds, he had been a licensed amateur radio operator since he was a teenager. Some of his favorite pastimes included spending time on his computer, repairing electrical devices, woodworking, maintaining his garden pond and helping friends and neighbors. He was a 20-year survivor of laryngeal cancer and was a friend and mentor to many. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, son Jerrold (Jay) Johnson and his wife Kellie of Cleveland, Tenn., and his daughter Mary Virginia (Ginny) Laux and her husband Brad of Morehead, Ky. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, Tenn. A memorial service will follow visitation at 6 p.m., with Rev. Kristie Banes officiating. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Cancer Society.