Obituary of Jay Johnson
Jay Johnson, age 48, of Broken Arrow, OK passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Tulsa, OK. He was born on August 27, 1970, the son of Max and Sharon Johnson. Jay was a 1989 graduate of Idabel High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Renee, in Idabel on October 14, 1989.
Jay worked as a Registered Nurse for over 25 years. He loved taking care of his patients and they loved him. Jay was with Encompass Home Health for several years before taking a position in Florida and eventually transferring to Broken Arrow, OK. Helping people was his passion, and because of this he was an organ donor and two people will now gain their sight.
He was a former Associate Pastor at the First Baptist Church in Idabel. Was an avid player of Ultimate Frisbee Golf. He and Renee enjoyed doing puzzles. He and his family had a great love for time at the beach. Jay loved his and Renee’s furbaby “Sparky.” He also loved taking care of all 4 of his grand pups; Jax, Sadie, Bugs & Ringo.
A devoted husband & father and he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, William Johnson.
Jay is survived by his wife, Renee Johnson of the home; daughters, Janae Johnson and Brandon Bills of Bethany, OK and Jayna Regan and Frank of Idabel, OK; a brother, Greg Johnson of Idabel, OK; sister, Robin McDaniel and Russell of Idabel, OK; sister-in-law, Julie Howard-Moyer and Tony of Idabel, OK; father-in-law, Bobby Howard of Idabel, OK; mother-in-law, Teresa and Dennis McNeil of Atoka, OK; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Idabel with Bro. Chris Thorman officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers a fund has been established at the First Bank and Trust in Idabel, OK to help the family with medical expenses.
Visitation
Funeral Service
3 North East Third Street
Idabel,, Oklahoma 74745
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