JAMES EARL JOHNSON, age 58, of Estill Springs, formerly of Molina, Ga.,  departed this life suddenly on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Johnson was born in Richmond, Va., on December 7, 1962, to the late Claude Lee Johnson and Sarah Marie Cason Johnson. He was a self-employed drywall finisher specializing in residential construction.  Mr. Johnson enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors especially deer hunting and fishing.  He was an honest, hardworking man.  He loved his family especially his grandchildren and they cherished each time they were together.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his half-brother, Troy Johnson and half-sister, Kathy Johnson. step-grandchild, Josiah Byard.

He is survived by his girl friend of 27 years, Sherry Byard, daughter, Sisters; Marsha Lynn Johnson of Estill Springs, Florence Walls and husband, Roger of Shelbyville and a brother, Tracey Johnson of Shelbyville, Tenn. 3-Half-brothers and 3-half-sisters; Deborah Turner, Edith Johnson, Linda Allen, Jackie, Roy and Ed Johnson. Numerous nieces and nephews.  Several family members living in Molina, Ga.

A private Memorial Service is scheduled.