James “Fish” Gregory Johnson, 59, died on November 15, 2020. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on September 29, 1961, he was a son of the late James H. Johnson and Helen Kay Horsley. He was disability retired from J.C. Penny Company and served in the U.S. Army.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, music, Karaoke, coaching his girls in softball and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He was a true outdoorsman.

Survivors include two daughters, Stacey McHargue (Danny) and Kelli Johnson (Shane Plemmons); brothers, Tim, Joe and Bob Johnson; sisters, Rhonda Mays and Kathy Porter; and a grandchild, Allie McHargue. Also surviving is the mother of his children, Vickie Moose.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the National Cemetery in Salisbury with military rites.

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials may be given to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.