James “JJ” A. Johnson, 57, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 in Cana, Va., of natural causes.

Memorial services were at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Michael Short.  Friends called from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the James “JJ” Johnson Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Complete obituary is in the December 24, 2014 issue of The Platteville Journal.