Julius Johnson, Jr.

Full name: Julius Jordan Jay Johnson Jr.brbrResidence at time of death: Clovis, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: June 25, 2005brbrLocation of Death: Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TexasbrbrDate of birth: December 20, 1931 Age: 73brbrPlace of birth:. Yeso, New Mexico to Julius and Vera JohnsonbrbrPreceded in death by: His parents Julius Jordan Johnson Sr. and Vera Mildred Johnson; 1 Sister-Evelyn Tatham; 1 Brother-in-law - Gus Wolff; his first wife Edna JoAnn Keylon JohnsonbrbrSurvived by: His wife Eva Lou Johnson of the home; 3 Daughters Carol Baldwin and her husband Darryl of Clovis, Vera Hankins and her husband Rick of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Terry Wood and her husband Jim of Ruidoso, New Mexico, 4 Sons Johnny Johnson and his wife Sabrina of Portales, New Mexico, MarkbrMann and his wife Kim of Houston, Texas, Anthony Mann of Clovis, and Russell Mann and his wife Kelly of Manchester, New Hampshire; 14 Grandchildren Jaime Wood, Talia Wood, Kendra Maudlin and her husband Josh, Jennifer Ware and her husband Ryan, Jason Hankins and his wife Sarah, Jaclyn Harwell and her husband David, Jarod Baldwin, Billy Mann, Kelli Johnson, Katie Mann, Tyler Johnson, Nathan Mann, Alyssa Mann, and Elizabeth Mann; 1 Sister Tommie Wolff; 1 Brother Gearld Johnson and his wife Jobeth; 1 Brother-inIaw Lee Tatham; and several nieces and nephewsbrbrService information: Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at the 21st Street Church of Christ in Clovis. Mike Kennedy will officiate with assistance by the Rev. Dick Ross.brbrBurial will be at: Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in ClovisbrbrPallbearers: The Clovis Fire Department Honor GuardbrbrFuneral Home: Steed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101br505-763-5541brbrAdditional information: brMr. Johnson was a retired Captain ofthe Clovis Fire Department. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married Eva Lou on July 24, 1990 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jay enjoyed fixing things and making them workbrfor as little expense as he could. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family. He lovedbrevery minute of his time with them. He loved practical jokes and could give as good as he got.brbrHe could be counted on to enjoy a good game of 42. He enjoyed taking care of his yard,brespecially the rose garden and tomato bed. It was always well manicured. His love andbrsupport of his family were more important to him than anything. He rarely missed a ball game, concert, graduation, wedding, or any other activity that included his family, of which there were many since he claimed 7 children and 14 grandchildren. He was always interested in supporting the community in which he lived. He kept abreast of current events and openly expressed his agreement or disagreement. The real life stories he liked to tell were often hair-raising and always entertaining. There were always lots of laughs when he was around.brbrAlthough he had been in poor health for several years, his indomitable spirit and unfailingbrgenerosity led him to continue to work untold hours to do things for others. He always left things better than he found them. He expressed his love for others by always being helpful and kind. Those of us who have been recipients of his loving, giving spirit, count ourselves extremely blessed.