Jimmy Ray Johnson

11/11/1948 – 10/19/2026

Jimmy R Johnson, 77, of Tylertown, MS passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born November 11, 1948 in Tylertown, MS to the late B.W. and Doris Irene Johnson. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Johnson; sister, Lorraine Holmes; and grandson Lorenzo Johnson.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Brenda Johnson, daughter, Joy Dodd; sons, Eddie Johnson and David Johnson (Lindsey); grandchildren, Alex Dodd (Devonna), Cass Handley (Taylor), Jade Johnson, David Brian Johnson II (Chanel), Mano Johnson, and Angelique Johnson; brother, Ricky Johnson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Mr. Jimmy was a avid gun collector and long-time member of the NRA. He enjoyed making model cars and planes, fishing, playing board games, making people laugh, but first and foremost, spending time with his family. Mr. Jimmy enlisted in the Navy when he was young spending 9 years with them and then went into the National Guard where he stayed until his retirement.

A visitation will be held at Hartman-Hughes funeral Home on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Three will be another visitation on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM with Bro. Randall Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Tylertown Cemetery II. Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.