Mr. Jackie Hiawatha Johnson Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Jackie Hiawatha Johnson

Jackie “JJ” Hiawatha Johnson, age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25th, 2021. Jackie was born on March 22nd, 1955 to Iona and Hiawatha Johnson in Chesterfield County, SC. Jackie and Barbara were happily married for many years and to many their relationship exemplified what a loving marriage should be. He and Barbara met at a very young age and were connected instantly and their connection will last beyond his passing. Many times his children joked at how unapologetic they expressed their love for one another. They shared a passion for travelling, gardening, spending time together and were proud of their growing family. Jackie was an avid runner, inspirational quote writer, and a wonderful father. Above all, Jackie loved spending time with his family and friends. Jackie was incredibly proud of the over 40 year career he had built at Hendrick Automotive Group with 26 years of service at Hendrick Lexus Charlotte. His other years were spent at Hendrick Dealerships including City Chevrolet, Barrier Beck, Honda Cars of Concord, and Saturn of Charlotte before he found his second home at Hendrick Lexus Charlotte. He not only served his community, but served God within his home church, Oro Church. Jackie led his life as a role model and inspiration for others with an unselfish stewardship towards everyone he encountered. His impact was felt by all who knew him. Jackie’s love, insight, and lessons will live on through his legacy.

Personal Quote by J. “You only get to enjoy the sweetness of life, only when you remove the bitterness that it's wrapped in.”

Special memories will be cherished by his wife, Barbara R. Johnson; his father, Hiawatha Johnson; his four children: Nichole J. Burton (Joseph) of Huntersville, NC; Ricky Johnson of Charlotte, NC; Michelle Sowell of Atlanta, GA; and Phelishia Blakeney (Jeff) of Pageland, SC; nine grandchildren: Kyle, Julian, Chloe, Ashton, Brooke, Chase, Jase, Caleb, and Madison; his siblings: Marion Johnson of Pageland, SC; Annette Johnson of Pageland, SC; Donald Johnson (Shirlette) of Monroe, NC; Gail Shine (Lee) of Pageland, SC; Mexie Truesdale (Odell) of Pageland, SC; Ricky Ray Johnson of Charlotte, NC; Terry Johnson of Pageland, SC; Shirley Howie (Robert) of Charlotte, NC; Jimmy Leach of Pittsburgh, PA; and Quinzell Leach of Pittsburgh, PA; his brothers and sisters of the Robinson family: Shirley Austin (Dunbar), Vivian Sowell, Pamela Wade, Franklin Robinson, Walter Robinson Jr., Cecelia Clark (Rev. Johnny), Colon Robinson, and Rodney Robinson; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Iona and sister Margaret Mobley.

Funeral Services for Mr. Jackie H. Johnson will be on Thursday, July 1, 2021, 12:00 noon, Oro Church, 1485 Oro Church Road, Pageland, South Carolina, 843-672-3800.

The Johnson Family will greet friends on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour (12:00 noon) at Oro Church and at all other times at the family residence.

Floral Donations may be sent to the Johnson Family at: Smith Funeral Home 604 Salisbury Street Wadesboro NC 28170 704-694-4121

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What a gentle soul who helped when other's wouldn't. I was just calling on him last week for counsel on a new car and learned of the news. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Johnson Family.
Joseph Mitchell US Army

Sorry for your lost. JJ was a great a man of God and friend. Helen Tillman

To the Johnson Family & Robinson Family, I just heard today 11/11/21 of Jackie passing. I am sad, we all went to school togther in Pageland SC and he was truly a good person. We all know he is at a better place. I am sure he will be missed by all.

I just learned of Mr. JJ's passing by calling Hendrick Lexus to discuss possibly upgrading my Lexus. I was so shocked by the news. He has worked with my husband and me for years on each Lexus that we purchased. Our condolences to his family, whom I feel like I knew because he talked about his wife and children with such passion. I know you all will miss him, and we will too! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Darryll & Rhonda Corpening

My wife Jennifer and myself were neighbors of Jackie and Barbara's in Ashley Creek 25 years ago. I stayed in touch with JJ through his work. He was an incredible man, father, and grandfather. We would catch up a couple of times each year and he was so proud of his family and all the wonderful things his grandchildren were doing. We love you and will miss you JJ. Robert, Jennifer, and Bentley Settin

Annie Rivers and family

We were so sadden to learn today 7-7-21 of Jackie's passing. He always seemed to be a wonderful man from the first time we met him 20 years ago. We were fortunate to speak with him on 6-18-21 when we took our vehicle in for service and he asked me about my 99 year old mother and told us about his procedure in Charleston,SC. We told him we would pray all goes well. Now God has chosen another angel. Stay encouraged family we will meet him again. Don and Betty Galloway of LAURINBURG, NC.

My deepest condolences!
Clayton Perry

Sorry for your loss.
Patricia Covington

My Condolences to the Johnson Family!
Clayton Perry

Barbara you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love The Burnells

You all have my prayers and condolences. It was an honor to have known him. He WILL be truly missed. Love you all!

Sending My Love

Barbara and family, I am sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. Lifting you all up in prayers. Chuck Haskins

Nichole, Joesph and all of the Johnson's family. May God's Love and presence be a pillow of comfort for all of you. May the memories be the forever strength for this family. Our Sincere Condolences Peni & John

I am so sorry to hear of JJ's passing. Truly a great guy. My condolences and prayers go out to the family. Earl Leake

Jackie, thank you for all your kind words of advise and showing all of us in the car business how to show kindness through any situation. Condolences to the Johnson Family.

Sending all of my love and sincere condolences to the family. He was the best Godfather and role model that I could have ever asked for. Im so blessed that he had a hand in raising me and I will never forget the wonderful memories of him when I was little. We love you! Rest well Goddaddy Jack

My condolences to the Johnson family. To my dear friend JJ and family. You were truly an inspiration to me as a friend, coworker, father and confidant. I will greatly miss our talks about gardening and being a family man. You are truly an irreplaceable person. My we all live in your memory of how special you were to so many. Sincerely and with love. Josh Plummer

Thinking of you in these difficult times and sending you love. Kisha Lewis Fleming and Family Bradenton , FL

Thinking of you all during these difficult times and sending you love.

Condolences to the Johnson Family, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! The Moore Family FL

Barbara & Family, On behalf of the Baker Family (Your 1st Cousins) you have our Condolences in the Home Going of Jackie. To be Absent from the Body is to be Present With the Lord. We Love You. Betty Dean Baker

Michele, May the Lord's angel strengthen and comfort you and your family as you mourn your father's earthy departure. (I recall how your face lit up when you spoke of him.) May your hearts be encouraged as you celebrate his transition to peace and tranquility with our God. Blessings, Lugenia S.

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Love you all.

To Barbara and the Johnson family. We offer you our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of Jackie. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers and may God be with you all for comfort and support in your time of bereavement. Elder Jerry Rinnix and family.

Sincere condolences to Barbara and Family; praying for Peace and Comfort during this time of sorrow. May the joy of loving memories uplift your spirit and strengthen your heart. Sincerely, your cousin Pam (Tony) Lawrence - Detroit

Bless the Lord oh my soul that all that is with in me Bless his Holy Name ! I cannot describe J.J. in one word but I can tell you he touched everyone's life that he encounter and that by itself was a gift from God. J.J. was not just a loving human being he became my adopted brother he adopted my mom as his mother never missed a birthday or Mother's Day etc. I can remember like yesterday Barbara and J.J. would always come by for those special wonderful occasions like cookouts etc. Jackie Johnson will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. Mom Foulkes and Arleen Foulkes We love you dearly Barber and will continue constantly to keep you and your family in our.

To Barbara Johnson and family. Please know that comfort comes in knowing death is not the end. Those who die in Christ will live eternally.
Death has been swallowed up in victory. Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:54, 57
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Melissa Jones and family.

My condolences to Barbara and the Johnson/Robinson family. Hoping that good memories and stories will bring you comfort through this difficult time. Love, Sheila Baker and Family

Much love and prayers for the family! Eddie & Vanessa Edgeworth

So sorry for your loss. My wife and I met Jackie through Hendrick Lexus in Charlotte. He was always so kind and friendly and we both enjoyed seeing Jackie when we went to the dealership. Prayers be with you in this time of sorrow.

My deepest condolences to you and my family ... continue to be strong . Love gretta & Amani

So sorry for your loss.... Sending my sincerest condolences to the Johnson/Robinson family. May God strengthen you all where you're weak and build you up where you're torn down.Peace and Blessings to you all

Sorry for your loss Gwendolyn Sowell & Family

Our sincere condolences to the Johnson family! Praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead for the family.
Gary and Meloney Looper

Blessing to the Jackie Johnson Family during this time of your loss. It was always an expectation of meeting Jackie on a service visit to Lexus. Harold and Pearline Hutto

My deepest condolences go out to JJ's family. JJ was such a light wherever he was. He always talked about his faith and his family. He was the most honest man I ever met. I know he is going to be missed here but boy heaven is rejoicing! What a light that has been dimmed, but what a bright star has entered into the kingdom. We will see you again JJ. In my prayers. Sherrie Morris Ballard

Jack..your beautiful light will shine on earth in the hearts of everyone who loves you. For your love...kindness & being the best godfather to Shaely ..Thank you. Family..my deepest condolences for your loss. May God grant you strength & miraculous peace during this journey...his grace and mercy to guide you.

I will never forget this awesome man of integrity, one who served others, always having a positive outlook on life, and someone who loved the Lord. Heaven inherited an angel for sure. I will remember JJ's family in my prayers. Peggy (Iverson) Davis

My deepest condolences to the Johnson/Robinson Families..you all are in my Prayers..Love to you all..Cassandra H.Baker..❤️🙏🏽

Words can not express the sadness we feel. Jackie was a Godly man, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Praying for Barbara and the entire Robinson-Johnson family.

Condolences to the family

our prayers goes out to the johnson family HOOVER AND MARY ANN MYERS

Barbara, children, Father Mr. Hiawatha, siblings, and Families: I am so sorry about your loss. I feel that Jackie, a Good Man--who gave & received respect-- has gone to a greater home with the Lord. Cherish those Great memories. God will strengthen & restore you..So that you will understand it better by and by. Much Love & Prayers..continually. Aster Truesdale.

With much sympathy and love, Will always remember JJ
Lori White

To the Johnson and Robinson family we are deeply saddened by the loss of your dearest loved one. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to each of you. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and may the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and, in the days ahead. David & Carrie Smith

O blessed the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me. Blessed his holy name. My God's love, his compassion and his grace be with all of family at this time of sorrow. May God's grace, bring you comfort knowing that our love one is cradled in his arms. I love you all Paulette Crawford-Green, and Mary / Dennis Family

Sorry for Your Loss! Love Cuz Pam Burch ❤

PAMELA BURCH Sory, For Your Love (Cuz-Pam)❤

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My sincere condolences to the Johnson family! Praying that God will strengthen you as you cope with the loss of your love one. KBlue

Pastor David and Vanessa Tyson are very sorry for the loss of your loved one.

Sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort. Jackie was a classmate friend, and relative. Last saw him at someone power generation 2007.a good person as long as I've known him.

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Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all. Carolyn D. Funderburk

The Funderburk Family join in to extend our Heartfelt Sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time and in the days to come cherish all the memories. We Love you all.

My deepest condolences, asking that God give you all strength to carry on🙏🏽🙏🏽 Carolyn Robinson

Condolences to the Johnson Family. Our prayers are that God will grant you all peace in such a difficult time.❤️
Mickey.Sarah Robinson & Family

Jody and Pat Sowell, sending condolences to the family, Oro church family and friends of Jackie Johnson.

Sending my deepest and sincerest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort. Johnson/Robinson Family Andrea Hough Marsh 🙏🏽💜

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Our sincerest condolences to the Johnson family,and friends. We pray God grant you his loving peace during this time and in the days to come. We Love you all!❤️

Sending continous prayers of comfort and peace during this time.
Sincerely, Mrs Doretha J Blakeney and Family

Praying for strength, comfort, & peace from The Father for the Johnson/Robinson Family! Barbara L. Hough

My sincere condolences for your loss. I pray that you are given strength and comfort during this difficult time. RIH Uncle Jackie.
Tamara Robinson Bradshaw