John N. “JJ” Johnson, 80, of Butler, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 22, 1940 in Bell Township, Westmoreland County, the son of the late John Franklin and Mary (Straka) Johnson.
John served honorably in the US Air Force and was a member of the Butler VFW Post #117. He retired from AK Steel in 2005 as a coiler in the Silicon Department. John was always a hard worker with a dedicated attitude and strong work ethics. His job performance was above reproach.
Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Barbara Johnson of Butler, whom he married March 2, 1990; a daughter, Deborah (fiancé, Keith) Wilson of Grove City; two sons, Greg Johnson of Boardman, OH and Mike Johnson of Mercer; two stepchildren, Teresa Butler of Alexandria, VA and Thomas H. Butler, Jr. of New York City; a granddaughter, Keira Johnson of Mercer; a brother, Paul (Joan) Johnson of Twinsburg, OH; a sister, Gayle Lindenberg of Apollo; numerous nieces and nephews, his many friends and his faithful canine best friend, Bella.
John was truly a kind man who loved his wife and family dearly. They meant everything to him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother in law, EarlRay Lindenberg.
There will be a military funeral with honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/give/memorials-