Joshua Mackenzie Johnson, 34 of Jacksonville, passed away April 27th, 2023 at his residence.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6 – 8 PM at Johnson Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Services will be private per family request.

Joshua is survived by his parents Thaddeus and Jana Johnson of Jacksonville, NC; brothers Jeremy Johnson and wife Jene of Memphis, TN and Justis Johnson of Jacksonville, NC; and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins in Memphis and Chattanooga, TN.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Arnett Johnson and Vera Lacy of Memphis, TN, and his maternal grandparents James (P.J.) and Barbara Headden of Chattanooga, TN.

Joshua was born in Okinawa, Japan on December 5, 1988. Being the son of parents who are both proud United States Marines, Joshua lived in and traveled to many places. Regardless of where he travelled to and lived however, he always called Jacksonville, NC home. He graduated from Jacksonville High School in 2007 as a proud student athlete in football and track, and added wrestling to his accomplishments his senior year. Joshua attended East Carolina University after high school, then joined and served in the United States Marine Corps. Joshua had recently started a career with the United States Postal Service, and in his spare time he enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his family and friends.

Those who knew Joshua, even just a little, have lost a loving and shining light in their lives. He will be missed everyday by his family and friends.

Johnson Funeral Home of Jacksonville is honored to assist the Johnson family in their time of loss.