We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's comfort and peace. Kevin & Jana Hart

What a blessing to share ministry with Jim and Shirley at Peace United Methodist Church in Orlando! He asked the good and hard questions, and served God faithfully. Shirley, know that you are in our prayers, and we look forward to your return to your winter home.

We want to express our sincerely condolences to you and your family.
May his soul rest in peace, I firmly believe that God will accept him with open arms for all the good he has done while he was on this earth.

I remember Jim from living in Searsport and attending church with my parents, Ed& Jackie Cross. Shirley and Jim became friends with my folks and when they made the decision to move to Lewiston / Auburn area, I lived with the family in the parsonage for 3 months to finish out my freshman year. It was an adventure living with two young boys!!!!
Am so sorry for the family's loss

The Stack family was sorry to hear of Him's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Message from Gail Kahl August 10, 2016 7:28 PM
My family and I extend our deepest condolences to Shirley and her family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow and know that Jim will always be with you.

A candle was lit by Erica Stackfleth Shankle on August 6, 2016 4:21 PM

Message from Lillian August 8, 2016 10:31 AM
I am so very, very sorry for you, Shirley, and the whole family. We had such a good time when you were in Waldoboro--especially "Jimmy" and "Andy". "Andy" is now Andrew and probably "Jimmy" is Jim. As you probably know Ronnie died in January, so I know what you are going through. May God's blessings be with all of you.
Love, Lillian Dolloff

Shirley words cannot express how sorry we are to hear about Jim. You both have found a place in our hearts, we feel blessed to have known you both. Van enjoyed his conversations with Jim, as well as myself. God Bless you and your family at this time. Love, Van and Teresa

My thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and the entire Johnson Clan. I have only the fondest memories of Rev. Jim. May he rest peacefully. May the family find comfort

I keep finding it very hard to find the simplest most eloquent way to express my sympathies. Rev Jim and Shirley had a profound effect on my life. His genuine concern, love and compassion for me and my family, continues to act as a daily reminder of how great friendships are often the extended family God has chosen to us. Thnak you Rev Jim.

I felt like Jim was my grandfather, too. He was always so warm, welcoming, and interested. What a good man, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Shirley, Jimmy, Mark, Karen, Jarrid, Eric, Jessica - you're all in my thoughts. Lots of love to a wonderful family.

Dear Shirley, My memories of you and Jim are many years old however as best friends do, Martha and I have kept each other up to date on all of our loved ones. My hope for you is that you find comfort from your loss in the love of your wonderful family, friends and faith. ❤️ Fondly, Linda Krebs Brown

From the moment I first called you "papa", I can't remember a time in my life that you weren't there beside me. I will miss your encouragement, support, guidance, wisdom, and perspective on life. Although it hurts that you are no longer here with us, I know you are out there looking over me. Your words and love are now a part of me. You will always be in my heart. I love you Grandpa.

I remember Reverend Johnson as a calm and encouraging influence for myself and the other players of the Tappan Zee football team in 1983. Seeing the good reverend on game day somehow always made me feel better. He was indeed the "calm before the storm". Years later, he selflessly helped me with a personal issue while I was enlisted in the US Army at Fort Bennington, Georgia. I was always grateful to him for that guidance.  His assistance indeed changed the course of tmy life forever and for that I am forever grateful. To James and Karen and to the rest of the Johnson family I am very sorry for your loss. Your father was a great and honorable man and for that you can always be proud. May he rest eternally in God's grace.

Shirley, my heart aches for you. I did not know Jim except through you and I know from our conversations that he was a great and kind man. You and your family are in my prayers. May god bless and comfort you. Love, Lana

I first met Reverend Jim 21 years ago when Mitchell and I saw him for pre-wedding counseling and he inquired about my faith. I confessed I wasn't sure about my faith and he grinned that big comforting grin of his and extended his hand and said "why don't we work on that together, ok?"...and we did through the years. When Maddie was very ill he sat with me at the hospital (many visits) helping me navigate my thoughts and hold onto faith. He listened to Mitch and my concerns about jobs, money...always nodding, listening, encouraging us to have faith, be patient, tolerant, supportive to eachother. He preached Sunday's about life and faith and love, using humor to keep us engaged so we could learn. Recently when he stopped by our home on his way up north I was given an opportunity to tell him how he changed my life and in doing so changed my children's lives and my relationship with Mitchell too. As I spoke of gratitude, he gently smiled and told us it was an honor to be able to help. Lord, your servant Jim was Grace personified.i will miss knowing he walks among us, but his spirit is forever a part of our lives. Our deepest condolences to Shirley and the Johnson family, we feel your loss deeply. With love and gratitude, Mary, Mitchell, Calvin and Madison❤️

Uncle Jim was always out to bring out the best in everyone. He challenged me to strive to be a better person. He never gave up on a trouble making teenager. He was so knowledgeable about so much. He loved his family more than anything in the world. I love you and will miss until we meet again.