Stephen Wade Johnson

Stephen Wade Johnson (69) beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went home to be in the presence of Jesus on Friday, May 11, 2018.  Steve was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 28, 1948 and was welcomed in the loving arms of his parents, C. Evan Johnson and Elizabeth Vars Johnson.

Steve was married to his faithful spiritual partner, Linda Harris Johnson on March 25, 1988.  Steve is adored by his loving daughters, Stephanie (Jared) Sleeth, Jennifer Moyle, and son, Craig (Christi) Moyle and also by Steve’s grandchildren Elijah Wade Sleeth, Coral (Eric) Huovinen, Cove Moyle, Coast Moyle and great grandson, Emeric Huovinen.    He is also survived by his brother, Greg (Elaine) Johnson, his niece, Skyler (Johnson) Negrete, nephew, Parker Johnson and numerous cousins and many loving, close friends.

Steve and Linda spent over 31 years in the home building industry.  Steve is known for his excellence in building luxury homes.

Steve’s love for the outdoors included fishing and spending time with his two loving Llewellin setters, Buddy and Grace.  He was a member of the Long Leaf Pine Quail Club.  Steve was also a member of the Orange Park Sunrise Rotary and Northeast Florida Builders Association.

 As a gifted musician, Steve’s love for the Lord Jesus was expressed through worship and praise in song, guitar and drums.  Steve enjoyed the fellowship of other believers, and his time as worship leader and as pastor of “The Heart of the Shepherd”.  He was a faithful and loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome in Steve’s memory which include: 

www.CrohnsColitisFoundation.org

www.SeamarkRanch.com (Green Cove Springs, FL)

Orange Park Rotary Charity     

P.O. Box 366, Orange Park, FL 32067

Visitation will be held 6-8 PM on Thursday, May 17, 2018

At Broadus-Raines Funeral Home

501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018

11:00 AM at Grace Anglican Church

5804 Highway 17, Fleming Island, FL 32003 with The Very Reverend Mike McDonald Officiating.

Interment will follow in St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Cemetery with military honors.

Pallbearers will be Greg Johnson, Craig Moyle, Jared Sleeth, Tom Tankersley, Gene Vern Felt and Ron Ardary.