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Thomas R. "Jello" Johnson, Sr., 83, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 at his James Island home. Born January 15, 1924 in Charleston, SC, he was one of three children of the late Frank James and Marie (Bennett) Johnson. A graduate of Charleston High and Murray Vocational, he and his classmates have kept in touch meeting monthly for lunch. He joined the Marine Corps in January 1943 and was part of the 5th Engineer Battalion at Iwo Jima. When World War II ended he went to work at Seaboard Coastline (now known as CSX) for three years. Mr. Johnson retired as the Veterans Affairs Officer for Charleston County. He was a member of the American Legion Post 147, the VFW Post 445 and a life member of Elk Lodge 242. Mr. Johnson had hosted the annual Marine corps reunion of C Company 5th Engineer Battalion for the past eight years. He will be deeply missed by his family: son, Tommy Johnson and wife Debi, James Island, daughters: Sheryl Roberts and husband Spike, Ladson, SC, and Cindy McBride and husband Les, James Island, brother, Frank James Johnson and wife Dot, Marion, SC, sister, Marie Chambers, Summerville, seven grandchildren: Jamie Bolton, Robbie Johnson, Laura Deaton, Luke McBride, and Alex McBride, all of James Island, Carrie Springmeyer, GA, and Christie Altman and husband Brian, Summerville, SC. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island. Memorials may be made to the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society Charleston, 1004 Jefferson Ave., Bldg. 717, Goose Creek, SC 29445. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St., Charleston. Condolences may be sent via www.mcalister-smith.com Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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TONY MATSON
March 10, 2007
SORRY TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF MY DEAR FRIEND 'JELLO'.I DON'T REMEMBER NOT KNOWING HIM.
TONY MATSON
V. Creighton Evans
March 10, 2007
To the entire Johnson family and especial Sheryl,
God's peace be with you at Jello passing. It is alwasys hard to lose a love.
May God's grace and mercy comfort you all at this time.
Cherie Bath
March 10, 2007
Tommy, Cheryl and Cindy,
I will surely miss my talks with Uncle Jello. His humor and wisdom I will never forget.
Mark Sager
March 10, 2007
Tommy and Debi, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you struggle through this difficult time. May God bless.
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Rob Welch
March 10, 2007
Dear Mrs. Johnson and Family,
I have had the privilege of knowing Jello since High School (Bantams) football days. He has always been a good friend and a straight shooter.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Howard M. & Elsie A. Mitchell
March 9, 2007
Jello (Thomas, Sr.) Elsie and I were close friends since 1963. Many great times together. We are deeply saddened by your leaving us, but happy to know you will be with our supreme commander at that ultimate duty station. May God be with you forever. Mitch & Elsie
Paula-Weatherford, Johnny & Chandler Dahlke
March 9, 2007
Tommy, Debbie & family,
I'm soo sorry to hear of your father's passing. May God bless and keep your family strong at this difficult time. Take care!
Paula Weatherford, Johnny & Chandler Dahlke
March 9, 2007
Tommy, Debbie & family,
I'm soo sorry to hear of your father's passing. May God bless and keep your family strong in this difficult time. Take care!
Sanda Coleman
March 9, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joye Wall
March 9, 2007
I have known Jello all of my life through his friendship with my uncle Gilly & Raymond Simonin. He was always a fun person to be around and so helpful to me when my husband died and he helped me obtain VA benefits. My prayers are with Tommy and Debbie & family as well as Dean. Sincerely, Joye Wall
Audrey Brownlee
March 9, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy.
Susan Sager
March 9, 2007
Tommy, Sheryl, and family,
I wish I could be there to show my support at this sad time in your life. It is never easy to lose a parent no matter how old they are. Be thankful that you have years of memories to carry with you. Your dad was always good to me and I know he will be missed by many. May God bless you and your families.
Love, Susan
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