Tryon, NC- J.B. Johnson, 58, of Tryon, NC died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in Mission Memorial Hospital. Born in Lakewood, NJ, he was the son of Susanna Elizabeth Herbert Newon-Johnson and the late James Edward Johnson. He was a member of the Operating Engineering Local # 825 NJ, an avid scuba diver, hunter, and fisherman. Mr. Johnson was a member of First Baptist Church of Toms River, NJ. A loyal family man he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Johnson; two daughters, Cheri Cunningham of Lancaster, PA and Cristi Johnson of Greenville, SC; two sons, Casey Johnson of Landrum, SC and C.J. Johnson of the home. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren; two sisters Priscilla Oughton of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Linda Pasquarello of Beachwood, NJ. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. in the McFarland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dean Elliot officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, NC. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 13, 2007 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at McFarland Funeral Chapel.
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