James Calvin Johnson

James Calvin Johnson, 85, of Maiden, NC, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory.

He was born April 23, 1936, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Raymond Frank Johnson and Myrtle Mills Johnson.

James was a member of First Baptist Church, Maiden, NC. He enjoyed racing and working on cars. He enjoyed fishing. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a kind and generous man who will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Costner Johnson.

James is survived by his sons, Ronald Johnson (Sheila) and Donald Johnson (Loriann); daughter, Cathy L. Johnson; sister, Shirley A. Johnson Peeler; grandchildren, Heather Johnson Koziel, Bobby Johnson, Jessica Sargent, Brandy Paysour, John Paysour III and Shebra Hughes; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service officiated by Rev. Jeff Taylor will be held 10am on Friday, July 16, 2021, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052.

Family will receive friends 6-8pm on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the funeral home.

Burial will be held at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com