Jim W. Johnson

Jim W. Johnson died in Auburn, Alabama, on December 28, 2024, at the age of 82 due to complications from dementia. Jim fought a valiant battle with the disease while continuing to bring joy to others with his kind and loving spirit. Jim cherished friends and memories of growing up in Nettleton, Mississippi, where he graduated with honors and played on the renowned 1960 football team. Jim loved all things Auburn, where he received his degree in Architecture. Jim was proud of the architectural firms of which he was a part, especially JBHM Architecture, which he founded. Mentoring young architects was a passion and resulted in lifetime friends. Jim was active in the First United Methodist Church in Tupelo, Mississippi, prior to moving to Auburn, Alabama.

Jim leaves his wife, Sara; two sons, Skip Johnson (Andi) and Jake Johnson (Stephanie); a stepdaughter, Lee Anne Chittom McDonald (Ron); a stepson, Allen Chittom (Ahna); seven grandchildren; sister-in-law, Wanda Vollor and special friend, Tammy Tolbert. Jim also leaves his caregiver and cheerleader, Stephanie Young. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Luther B. and Willie Stephens Johnson. Graveside services will be at Town Creek Cemetery in Auburn, Alabama, at 1:00 p.m. on January 2, 2025.

The family is grateful to Dr. Hiren Patel, Jim’s physician with whom he shared a passion for tennis; to Amberly Fellows with Southeast Hospice and to the staff at Arbor Lake Health, who made Jim’s last days comfortable.