James W. Johnson
March 27, 1929 ~ February 23, 2013
James W. Johnson of Vienna, VA, died February 23, 2013, from cancer. He is survived by Marie F. Johnson, his beloved wife of 56 years. Born March 27, 1929, in Ricine, WI, Jim was the son of the late Theresa and Carl Johnson and is predeceased by his brother, Richard Johnson.
Jim Graduated from Powell Jr. High (1945) and Central HS (1948) in Washington, DC and was named the All-High Quarterback and Linebacker for the Central HS Viking football team. He graduated from George Washington University in 1954 with a BA in Business Administration and served as President of Sigma Chi fraternity. Jim's unit of the 260th Antiarcraft Artillery Group of DC's National Guard was called up for active duty in Korean War from 1950-1952.
In 1954, Jim joined the FBI and served for 30 years. During 19 years in New York City as an agent and squad supervisor, he was involved in many notable investigations and arrests in Russian espionage cases. From 1974-1984, he worked in the Washington, DC FBI headquarters as Supervisory agent, a member of the national inspection staff, Unit Chief, and subsequently Assistant Section Chief of the Intelligence Division. Following his FBI retirement, Jim worked as an independent contractor with the federal agencies and supervised security during construction of the FBI Engineering Research Facility and Washington Metropolitan Field Office.
Jim is also survived by his four children Linda M. Wood (Kent), Kathleen J. Anderson (Joe), Scott A. Johnson (Gigi), and Monica J. Deaver (Eric) and eight grandchildren Elyse, Dana, Oscar, Connor, Jaime, Jacques, Allie and Claire.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through www.SmileTrain.org or www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
Visitation:
Money and King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Jim Graduated from Powell Jr. High (1945) and Central HS (1948) in Washington, DC and was named the All-High Quarterback and Linebacker for the Central HS Viking football team. He graduated from George Washington University in 1954 with a BA in Business Administration and served as President of Sigma Chi fraternity. Jim's unit of the 260th Antiarcraft Artillery Group of DC's National Guard was called up for active duty in Korean War from 1950-1952.
In 1954, Jim joined the FBI and served for 30 years. During 19 years in New York City as an agent and squad supervisor, he was involved in many notable investigations and arrests in Russian espionage cases. From 1974-1984, he worked in the Washington, DC FBI headquarters as Supervisory agent, a member of the national inspection staff, Unit Chief, and subsequently Assistant Section Chief of the Intelligence Division. Following his FBI retirement, Jim worked as an independent contractor with the federal agencies and supervised security during construction of the FBI Engineering Research Facility and Washington Metropolitan Field Office.
Jim is also survived by his four children Linda M. Wood (Kent), Kathleen J. Anderson (Joe), Scott A. Johnson (Gigi), and Monica J. Deaver (Eric) and eight grandchildren Elyse, Dana, Oscar, Connor, Jaime, Jacques, Allie and Claire.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through www.SmileTrain.org or www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
Visitation:
Money and King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I am so sorry for your loss. May your many fine memories of your love one bring you comfort during these trying times. Our loving heavenly Father is the “God of all comfort” and he can and will help you through this difficult period because “he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I have such fond memories of Mr. Johnson. What a wonderful person. Every time I think of him, I will smile. He will not be forgotten. Love, Jasmine & family
I am so sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to have known Mr. Johnson. I remember his warmth and charm. You have my sincere condolences and your family will be in my thoughts.
I am truly saddened by the passing of Uncle Jim. He was a special man and left behind a wonderful legacy. His nickname for me when I was a boy was “Whippoorwill”. I always enjoyed my time visiting him, Aunt Marie, and my cousins. I hope and pray that the family will receive the comfort and support that they need during this difficult time.
Dear Kathleen and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Kathleen, you spoke of your father with such love and admiration that although I never met him, I couldn’t help but feel honor and great respect for him. I wish you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
Mrs. Johnson, Kathleen, Linda, Monica and Scott; Our hearts go out to you and the family. Mr. Johnson was a great guy, who loved his grand children. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and we wish you peace and comfort now and in the coming days. Love Ray and Sheri