Jerry Leon Johnson

September 17, 1946 - January 28, 2020

Jerry Leon Johnson, 73, of Kingwood, Texas passed away January 28, 2020. He was born in Port Neches, Texas on September 17, 1946 to the late Malcolm Johnson and Zerilda Johnson. He loved to fish, golf, and spend time with his grandchildren. He loved attending lacrosse, baseball, and football games, as well as band events. Jerry was an insurance agent for State Farm for over 40 years. Those left to cherish Jerry’s memory are his wife of 53 years, Elaine Johnson of Kingwood; his daughter, Kim Cooley and her husband, Chris of Kingwood; his son, Troy Johnson and his wife, JoAnne of The Woodlands; his granddaughters, Natalie Cooley, Maggie Cooley, Gracie Cooley, and Ella Johnson; his grandson, Grant Johnson; his brother, Michael Johnson and his wife, Kay of Greenville, South Carolina; and his sister, Patsy Johnson of Nederland. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Mac Johnson, Pat Johnson, and Danny Johnson. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. A graveside service will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches at 2:00 p.m., Rev. James Watanabe, officiant.