Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson, 64, of Decatur passed away at 11:42 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne after surgical complications. He was born on July 23 1952 to John W. and the late Annabelle (Bebout) Johnson. Jack attended Pleasant Mills School and graduated from Adams Central as well as IPFW. Following graduation from college he worked for the Soil Conservation office for his entire career.  Jack was a member of the Pleasant Mills United Methodist Church.

Jack was very involved in the lives of his nieces and nephews and got great joy out of assisting with their 4-H Horse and Pony and 4-H Swine Clubs. His memory will be cherished in the life lessons he instilled through countless hours of horse riding, pig walking, and shows. He was also heavily involved in the Indiana Standardbred Association and part of Johnson Brothers farms.

Jack is survived by his father, John Johnson; brothers Don, Jim, and Randy Johnson; sister Debbie (Randy) Landis, all of Decatur; his nephews Nathan (Lindsay) Landis, Matt (D’Erin) Landis and John (Meghan) Johnson; and nieces Missy (Andy) Henry and Megan Johnson. He also had great joy in his great nieces and nephews Kenli Landis, Briggs Landis, Ezra & Trace Henry, and Johnny Johnson.

Jack was also fortunate to gain an extended family of support in 1997 when his father remarried to the late Joan (Workinger) Johnson. Joan's children include: Sharon Fisher, Janet (Mark) Andrews, Dan (Lori) Workinger, Lori (Ked) Snyder, and Micki (John) Schultz, and their families.

Preceding Jack in death are a sister, Susie Johnson; mother Annabelle Johnson and step-mother Joan Johnson.

Family will be receiving friends on Sunday March 26, 2017 from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Funeral Home, burial will follow service at the Mt. Tabor Cemetery Decatur.

Pastor Karen Garner will be in charge of the services.

Preferred memorials are to the Adams County 4-H Horse & Pony or Swine Clubs.