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Funeral Held For Longtime Century Firefighter J.B. Johnson
February 19, 2022
Funeral services were held Friday for a longtime Century firefighter.
J.B. Johnson, Jr., passed away Tuesday at age 65.
Johnson was a firefighter for over 20 years for the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue. He also worked for over three decades as a high angle confined space rescuer for Georgia Pacific.
“He had a heart for the lost and wanted for all to come and personally know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. He loved serving others and making a difference in his community,” according to his obituary.
J.B. Johnson is survived by Trudie Johnson, his wife of more than 45 years, son Jeff Johnson (Becky Hadley); daughter Sarah LeMesurier, son-in-law Desmond LeMesurier, daughter-in-the-Lord Tammy Jackson (Danny Jackson), and numerous other relatives, friends and colleagues.
Funeral services were held at Petty Eastside Chapel in Atmore with burial following at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery/Crary Cemetery near Century.
For the complete obituary, click here.
Pictured: Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for longtime Century firefighter J.B. Johnson, Jr. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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6 Responses to “Funeral Held For Longtime Century Firefighter J.B. Johnson”
He was an awesome man. He never met a stranger and he was such a pleasant individual. <3
So sorry to hear about JB, Ronald and I were out of town last week. I can’t believe he is gone. I am sitting here looking at the envelope that he had just mailed a copy of his new book to us! I just saw him a couple of weeks ago at the post office. JB was a wonderful man and we will surely miss him. Prayers going up for his family.
He was a great guy. Glad I had the opportunity to know him.
Thank you William Reynolds for sharing my husband’s obituary and this tribute. Thank you to those who commented.
JB was a great guy.
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of this community hero!!! Thank you so much for your dedication and service to the community, you can rest in peace knowing that you have done all you have to give back to your neighbors and that speaks volumes about you as a man. THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I CAN’T SAY IT ENOUGH.