Virdie "Jay"

W. Johnson

Virdie Woodrow Johnson, lovingly known as "Jay," passed away peacefully at his residence in Thomasville, Georgia, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on August 15, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Russell Carlton Johnson and Ruby Christine King Johnson.

Jay was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served his country in the Vietnam War. He went on to build a successful career in the home improvement industry and was a valued team member at Cashway Building Products. A hardworking man with a quiet strength, he was deeply devoted to his family and faith. He was a member of Cedar Hill House Church.

Virdie is survived by his devoted wife, Juanita Kay Johnson, whom he married on July 20, 1968 in El Paso, TX. He is also survived by his loving children: Stephen William Johnson (Laura) of Forney, TX, and Ruby Michelle White (Rick) of Thomasville, GA, grandchildren, Tanner Johnson, Peyton Johnson, Brandon Johnson, and Macayle Johnson, all of Forney, TX; and Nicholas White, Samuel White, and Kristen White, all of Thomasville, GA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; siblings, Gayle Johnson, Glenna Sue Johnson Courtney, Russell David Johnson, Gary Stephens Johnson, and George Johnson, and a granddaughter, Roslyn Johnson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Wednesday – July 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. with his son-in-law, Rick White, officiating.

His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.