Jerry Leon Johnson

1946 ∼ 2020

Jerry Leon Johnson

Jerry Leon Johnson, 73, of Kingwood, Texas passed away January 28, 2020. He was born in Port Neches, Texas on September 17, 1946 to the late Malcolm Johnson and Zerilda Johnson. He loved to fish, golf, and spend time with his grandchildren. He loved attending lacrosse, baseball, and football games, as well as band events. Jerry was an insurance agent for State Farm for over 40 years.

Those left to cherish Jerry’s memory are his wife of 53 years, Elaine Johnson of Kingwood; his daughter, Kim Cooley and her husband, Chris of Kingwood; his son, Troy Johnson and his wife, JoAnne of The Woodlands; his granddaughters, Natalie Cooley, Maggie Cooley, Gracie Cooley, and Ella Johnson; his grandson, Grant Johnson; his brother, Michael Johnson and his wife, Kay of Greenville, South Carolina; and his sister, Patsy Johnson of Nederland. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Mac Johnson, Pat Johnson, and Danny Johnson.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. A graveside service will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches at 2:00 p.m., Rev. James Watanabe, officiant.

Memorial Video

Condolences

David Little February 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I became a client/friend after my next door neighbor/agent Hoover Evans retired and moved from Kingwood. Office visits with Jerry to visit and talk of family and friends. An occasional lunch. We lost our Kingwood house in Harvey and moved to Tomball. I will miss Jerry and want to express my condolences to his family and close friends. David, Janet and Megan Little
Melancon'S Funeral Home January 30, 2020
Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Jerry Leon Johnson
Connie Fuller Meredith January 30, 2020
You were a true NHS HERO. Many sweet memories . You and Elaine were blessed to have each other as life’s partner.. REST
Troy Johnson January 30, 2020
1 file added to the album Memories Album
Ginger Sheffield Seelbach January 30, 2020
Rest dear friend. Family and friends will miss your sweet sense of humor and warm heart. You always had open arms for friends. You enjoyed your grandchildren and all their endeavors. You had a good life for 50+ years with your soul mate, Laine. You have made life good for all who were around you. You will be missed but you will have left many memories and lessons that will help your family and friends carry on. Ginger Sheffield Seelbach
Joe Prestridge January 29, 2020
Joe Prestridge lit a candle in memory of Jerry Leon Johnson
Bob Bush January 29, 2020
Rest well my friend. I'm deeply saddened by your passing, and, among other things, that we'll never again play Oak Hurst Golf Course together. You beat me on the golf course every time we played, but we always enjoyed each other's company. My most enduring memory about you, prior to our weekly golf games, goes back to our high school basketball team and your unbelievable accuracy from the free throw line. 99 consecutive free throws made during game play over a year and a half, a feat that none of the pro's come even close to matching. Maybe you can give Kobe Bryant a few pointers if you happen to bump into him in heaven. I love you brother, and will miss you more than you know.
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event Graveside Service

location_on Oak Bluff Memorial Park, 618 Block Street, Port Neches, 77651
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schedule Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM