Jay Lee Johnson

Jay Lee Johnson, age 89, of Dobson, North Carolina, passed away Friday afternoon, June 27 2025 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital of Charlotte. He was born September 13th1935, in Dobson, a beloved son of the late Dillard and Mallie Johnson.

Jay was preceeded in death by his wife Lois Johnson, his parents, six of his eight siblings, three nieces, and a granddaughter.

Survived by his four children, Jay Johnson, Jeffrey Johnson, Margie Johnson and Janell Ledger, his brother Cecil Johnson, sister Betty Johnson, 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. 

Jay served his country in the United States Navy. Following his service, he spent time in Oklahoma where he started his family, moved to Florida to work for Trans World Airlines at Cape Kennedy and then went into the car business selling and managing dealership operations in Daytona Beach Florida.

Upon Retirement he returned home to the Johnson family farm in Dobson North Carolina. Jay was a hard worker, taking pride in the land always tending to foster its flourishment. He raised animals, grew flowers, fruit, vegetables, and ensured no one went without bread and butter pickles, a homegrown tomato or jar of his famous salsa. He loved hosting his family, enjoyed watching wildlife with his wife Lois from their porch and fishing with his children and grandchildren in his two ponds. He loved his small town, often visiting local establishments and creating many friendships within the community.  He took delight in gathering his family and friends together around a BBQ. Jay was an avid storyteller, the life of the party and often the loudest. The world will be a much quieter place without him.

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