In Memory Of
James H. Johnson
1935
2017
James H. Johnson
March 30, 1935 — February 24, 2017
James H. Johnson, a Toledo area builder of custom homes for over 50 years passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Jim started his building career in 1960 retiring in 2008.
Jim had several businesses throughout his building career. Before starting his own company, Jim worked at Libby Owens Ford Glass Company, in Rossford, Ohio. He also owned a bar called Curley's Tavern in Walbridge, Ohio for 6 years. He was the sole owner of James H. Johnson Custom Builder. As his career progressed, he also partnered with M&J Builders for 15 years. Jim has built apartment complexes, commercial buildings, restaurants and hundreds of residential homes throughout Toledo and its surrounding suburbs. Some of the landmarks are: University Hills Apartments (1968), Hickory Farms Barns (1965), Saxon Square Offices (1972), Stonehenge Condos Sylvania Ave (1971), Oak Hill Apartments, Toledo, Rossford and Walbridge (1972-1976), Robert F. Cavalier Office Buildings Country Square (1962), Hunters Ridge (1972), Deerfield Forest Subdivision (1998-2005), Whisperwood Subdivision (2004-2008), White Cap Lane Condos Springfield, Ohio, Hidden Harbour West Condos Springfield, Ohio, Apple Blossom Farms Subdivision off of Airport Highway.
Jim's talent and workmanship was found in all of his homes. He was a hands on man, always on the job sites, wanting his homes to be built correct and right the first time. He expected nothing less from countless subcontractors he hired over the years to help make his business successful. Special thanks to James Warren and Richard Light, two of his closest friends. Jim took pride in working hard and with dedication during his career.
He married his first wife in 1953, having two daughters, Joni Johnson and Cynthia Sue Johnson. Cynthia preceded him in death in 1979.
Jim married JoAnne Simrell-Johnson in 1968 and had one daughter, Marjorie Hazel (Mike) Eversole in 1971. Marjorie helped her dad run the business for many years. Jim had four step-children, Mary Lynn (Royce) Brock, Kathleen Sue (Clifford) Reynolds, Kim Marie Flores (preceded in death in 2008) and Clarence Joseph (Shannon) Zeller, III. Jim had 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and sister, Marjorie J. Johnston.
The family will receive guests, Monday, February 27, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300). Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of wife, JoAnne or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
To leave a special message for Jim's family please visit the guestbook below.
Jim had several businesses throughout his building career. Before starting his own company, Jim worked at Libby Owens Ford Glass Company, in Rossford, Ohio. He also owned a bar called Curley's Tavern in Walbridge, Ohio for 6 years. He was the sole owner of James H. Johnson Custom Builder. As his career progressed, he also partnered with M&J Builders for 15 years. Jim has built apartment complexes, commercial buildings, restaurants and hundreds of residential homes throughout Toledo and its surrounding suburbs. Some of the landmarks are: University Hills Apartments (1968), Hickory Farms Barns (1965), Saxon Square Offices (1972), Stonehenge Condos Sylvania Ave (1971), Oak Hill Apartments, Toledo, Rossford and Walbridge (1972-1976), Robert F. Cavalier Office Buildings Country Square (1962), Hunters Ridge (1972), Deerfield Forest Subdivision (1998-2005), Whisperwood Subdivision (2004-2008), White Cap Lane Condos Springfield, Ohio, Hidden Harbour West Condos Springfield, Ohio, Apple Blossom Farms Subdivision off of Airport Highway.
Jim's talent and workmanship was found in all of his homes. He was a hands on man, always on the job sites, wanting his homes to be built correct and right the first time. He expected nothing less from countless subcontractors he hired over the years to help make his business successful. Special thanks to James Warren and Richard Light, two of his closest friends. Jim took pride in working hard and with dedication during his career.
He married his first wife in 1953, having two daughters, Joni Johnson and Cynthia Sue Johnson. Cynthia preceded him in death in 1979.
Jim married JoAnne Simrell-Johnson in 1968 and had one daughter, Marjorie Hazel (Mike) Eversole in 1971. Marjorie helped her dad run the business for many years. Jim had four step-children, Mary Lynn (Royce) Brock, Kathleen Sue (Clifford) Reynolds, Kim Marie Flores (preceded in death in 2008) and Clarence Joseph (Shannon) Zeller, III. Jim had 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and sister, Marjorie J. Johnston.
The family will receive guests, Monday, February 27, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300). Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of wife, JoAnne or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
To leave a special message for Jim's family please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James H. Johnson, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, February 27, 2017
2:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
Service
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
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