Joshua Mackenzie Johnson

December 05, 1988 - April 27, 2023

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Obituary For Joshua Mackenzie Johnson

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.

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Condolences

  • 05/10/2023

    Jana, sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

  • 05/08/2023

    I loved you as soon as I met you. Your smile your laugh your sense of lightheartedness. It was refreshing it was pure it was real. I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm so sad that this is real. I wasn't expecting this I know your family wasn't and I know your mama is hurting, there's no way in the world I would've thought this would happen and I would be writing this but I love you very much and I will see you when I see you... we always told each other we love each other no matter what, and you were literally like a soulmate , I'll always remember you and I remember exactly how you smell, the Pokémon cards, the video games, the hair all of it love you kid.

  • 05/04/2023

    From the day we met at football practice, instantly knew we would be friends! Always smiling and laughing. Always been a light to all of us. Miss you brother!

  • 05/04/2023

    Josh was one of the most funny, easygoing, kind guys. He will be missed wholeheartedly. Thinking of the family and wishing you moments of peace and comfort during this time, as we share in your sadness remembering Josh.

  • 05/03/2023

    Sending an abundance of love and prayers to the Johnson family. Josh will definitely be missed.

  • 05/02/2023

    My brother forever

  • 05/01/2023

    On behalf of the Jacksonville Post Office, we are so very sorry. Joshua wasn't a part of our lives for long, but he was definitely a part of our postal family.

Tributes

  • Golden Days Basket

    Dariane Lopez sent Golden Days Basket for Joshua Mackenzie Johnson - May 04, 2023

    To honor the golden days with our friend Josh. And remember the light he shined with his fun personality. We love you Jana and Thad. ♥️

  • The Loving Light Dishgarden

    The Loving Light Dishgarden was sent for Joshua Mackenzie Johnson - May 04, 2023

  • Calming Comfort Bouquet

    Calming Comfort Bouquet was sent for Joshua Mackenzie Johnson - May 02, 2023

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