Jesse James

Washington-Johnson

Mr. Jesse James "Washington" Johnson was born on February 4, 1958, to the late William K. Washington and Hazel Johnson Washington in Hartwell, Georgia.

Jessie was a very strong loving man, who loved his family and he didn't mine helping others. Jessie had a big heart and lived life to the fullest. Family time was the best, especially with his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing sports and playing cards. His spirit and love touched so many lives.

He grew up in Franklin County, and later moved away with his parents to Atlanta, Georgia, where he attended two Atlanta Public Schools, Walker High School, and Charles L. Harper High School. He was employed by Printpack for 35 years of loyalty with the help of Jesus Christ. After 35 years he decided it was time to retire. His charm, smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Mr. Jesse James Johnson's name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by parents, William Washington and Hazel Johnson Washington, his son, Apollo Washington, his brother, Lee Washington, his sister, Christine Washington, and his brothers-in-law, Byron Brown, Roger Stevenson, and G. W. Thompson.

Mr. Jesse James Johnson leaves a legacy of beautiful memories to his devoted, and loving wife, Mrs. Joann Johnson; sons, Earl (Jazmine) Washington, and Keith (Samantha) Washington, their mother, Pam Washington, daughters, Kendra Pittman, and Jessica Johnson, sisters, Ann Rucker, and Kaydell (James) Wallace, brother, Owen Washington of Gainesville, Georgia, 7 grandchildren, Chantell Washington, Kaleyah Washington, Zaiyah White, Keith Washington, Jr., Ky'Elle Joiner, Kendrick Senatus, and Nijel Senatus, his aunt, Martha Shealer of Lavonia, Georgia, his uncle, James Washington of Atlanta, Georgia, mother-in-law, Mary Joyce Thompson of Woodbury, GA, father-in-law, George W. (Charlene) Giddens, grandmother, Odessa Hardnett of Woodland, GA, sisters-in-law, Monica Thomspon (Anthony) Warrior of Newnan, GA, Patricia Caldwell of Griffin, GA, Nancy smith (Johnny) Weston of Williamson, GA, Angela (Jerome) McKenzie, Milbo Mizell (Michael) Copeland, Nicole (Cornelius) Ellison, Ebonnye (Ylottis) Holt, and Brenda Johnson, brothers-in-law, Scotty Giddens, Stephen (Ann) Giddens, Marcus (Evelyn) Thompson, and Gregory Thompson. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.