Joe "Ted" Johnson

Joe Richmond "Ted" Johnson was born January 21, 1927 to Oliver Lee Johnson and Olga Simpson Johnson in the Flynn's Lick community of Jackson County. He passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Signature Health Care Center in Algood at the age of 97.

As a young man, Ted served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and then went on to graduate from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute with a BS in Health and Physical Education. He coached and taught school in Jackson County and later worked for the Atomic Energy Commission in Oak Ridge, TN as an educator of school students across the United States. He then worked as a stock broker in Knoxville, TN for many years before retiring to Gainesboro.

Ted grew up in the Flynn’s Lick community during the Great Depression. His father and uncle owned a general merchandise store which was a focal point of the community for several generations. Ted loved his friends and memories from these years. He later cherished his friendships with Donnie Elkins, Benton Quarles, and the Anderson & Haile staff and coffee crew.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert L. "Bob" Johnson and Jack Simpson Johnson, MD, and his niece Lisa Johnson.

He is survived by nieces and nephews, Jackie Johnson Haynes, Jerry Johnson, Don Johnson, Nancy Johnson Chaffin and Melinda Johnson Doty, and a host of beloved grand nieces and nephews.

The family wants to express their sincere gratitude to Ted's caregivers, Terrie Lloyd, Ann Gentry, Christy Lynch, and Elyse Bybee. Their kindness and compassion towards Ted meant so much to him and to the family.

Graveside services and interment will be on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11am in Rob Draper Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity by contacting the funeral home.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 931-268-1550