November 17, 1946 - January 4, 2024
Hubert James Johnson, the eldest of three children, was born to the excitement and joy of his parents, the late Walter and Nina Bell Johnson, in Claxton, Georgia, on November 17, 1946.
In 1955, Hubert’s parents moved the family to Statesboro, Georgia in search of a better life. There, Hubert continued his formative education in the Bulloch County School system, and graduated from the William James High School, Class of 1964. Hubert loved school and never missed a day of school from 9th thru 12th grade, earning him the Perfect Attendance Award at graduation. He was a proud Bulldog!
Hubert’s parents believed in God, and set aside Sundays for family church attendance at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, under the Pastorate of the late Reverend J.W.H. Tomas, who was a studied man of God, as well as a school teacher. Hubert embraced church and the study of the Bible, and continued this
practice wherever he was physically located throughout the course of his lifetime.
On June 7, 1966, Hubert enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in Vietnam during the time of conflict, earning him the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal for service while in Vietnam and the Vietnam Campaign Medal, as well as several other decorations and commendations. Hubert was honorably discharged in 1969, and transferred to the Naval Reserve for an additional 2 years.
After military service Hubert made his home in San Jose, California. Following in his father’s footsteps, Hubert became a Certified Welder, and was employed in the Welding Construction field for over twenty-five years. He returned home to Statesboro in the late 90’s and began to work alongside his dad in the family business, “Johnson Welding Construction.” After a few years he decided to explore a Truck Driving career, as it would allow him to travel. After Truck Driver School he received his Commercial Driver License (CDL) and began commercial truck driving.
Hubert loved the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing as a youngster with his dad and brother. In adulthood and throughout life, fishing was his favorite pastime. He also enjoyed and valued spending time with family. The annual family Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings were his favorites.
On Thursday, January 4, 2024, Mr. Hubert James Johnson passed away in Statesboro, Georgia. He was predeceased by his parents, Deacon Walter and Deaconess Nina Bell Johnson; youngest son, Sean Johnson; and brother, Sammy Lee Johnson. He leaves to cherish very fond memories, a devoted sister, Edith Johnson Rogers (Roosevelt), Jacksonville, Florida; step-sister, Lillie Mae Powell, Statesboro, Georgia; Son, Jason Alexander Johnson and one granddaughter, Xiandra Johnson, both of San Jose, California; three aunts, Jacqueline Tremble and Annette Garbett (Wendell), Statesboro, Georgia, Mildred Tremble, Savannah, Georgia; one uncle, Henry Brenton (Linda), Claxton, Georgia; four nieces; Jennifer Wallace, Statesboro, Georgia; Tanya Christensen and Janine Williams, Jacksonville, Florida; Janae Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia; four nephews; Von Wallace (Kenosha) and Calvin Johnson, Statesboro, Georgia; Tracy Wallace, Savannah, Georgia; Scotty Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia, one sister in-law, Carol Smith Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia, and several grand- nieces and nephews, cousins and special family friends.
A candlelight memorial service celebrating the life of Mr. Hubert J. Johnson, will be held Monday evening, at 5 pm, in the Ben Samuel Hill Memorial Chapel of Hill's Mortuary, Inc. of Hill's Mortuary, with the Rev. Maurice Hill, presiding and with words of comfort from the Rev. Frankie L. Owens.
Inurnment with military honors, will be held at a later date at the Georgia Veterans Cemetery, Glennville Georgia.
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Final rites have been entrusted to Hill's Mortuary, Inc.
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