Zanesville High School Alumni
Zanesville, Ohio (OH)
In Memory of
Thomas E. "t.j." Johnson
Passed away 2009
Thomas E. "t.j." Johnson attended Zanesville High School in Zanesville, OH.
Class of 1972
Date of Passing Feb 26, 2009
Date of Passing Feb 26, 2009
Thomas E. "T.J." Johnson, 55, of Zanesville, passed away at 6:54 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at his residence after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born January 2, 1954 in Zanesville, he was a Domino's Pizza Franchisee, opening his first store at 1710 East Pike in Zanesville. T.J. was a caring husband, father, and "Pap-Pap" to his granddaughter. He was a mentor and father-figure to many of his current and former employees. T.J. also enjoyed bowling, softball, texas hold em, fishing, golfing, spending time with his family and friends and was a member of the Ohio Harness Horseman's Association.
Surviving are his wife, and love of his life, Melody Ford Johnson, whom he married July 21, 1977; his mother, Jacqueline Johnson, of Zanesville; two daughters and their husbands, whom T.J. considered sons of his own, Lisa (Damon) Burkett and Tommi (Jimmy) Pitcock, all of Zanesville; three sisters, Becky Bailey and Carolyn Sue Morrison, both of North Carolina and Linda Gordon of Texas; a granddaughter, Kaidence Burkett; and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
T. J. was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Johnson.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, 56 South 5th St.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the funeral home with Pastor Clarence Dinnen officiating. Burial will take place at Zanesville Memorial Park.
Born January 2, 1954 in Zanesville, he was a Domino's Pizza Franchisee, opening his first store at 1710 East Pike in Zanesville. T.J. was a caring husband, father, and "Pap-Pap" to his granddaughter. He was a mentor and father-figure to many of his current and former employees. T.J. also enjoyed bowling, softball, texas hold em, fishing, golfing, spending time with his family and friends and was a member of the Ohio Harness Horseman's Association.
Surviving are his wife, and love of his life, Melody Ford Johnson, whom he married July 21, 1977; his mother, Jacqueline Johnson, of Zanesville; two daughters and their husbands, whom T.J. considered sons of his own, Lisa (Damon) Burkett and Tommi (Jimmy) Pitcock, all of Zanesville; three sisters, Becky Bailey and Carolyn Sue Morrison, both of North Carolina and Linda Gordon of Texas; a granddaughter, Kaidence Burkett; and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
T. J. was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Johnson.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, 56 South 5th St.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the funeral home with Pastor Clarence Dinnen officiating. Burial will take place at Zanesville Memorial Park.