Jerome

Johnson

Jerome Dewain Johnson, Sr., 89, of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026. He was born March 27, 1937, to parents Amos and Ruth Johnson.

Jerome married Beverly Ann Wise on November 16, 1955, in Corinth, Mississippi. They were married for 71 years, until her passing on June 25, 2024. He professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and delighted in studying and discussing the bible. 

Jerome retired from Granite City Steel, after 37 years of employment, as a Cold Strip Operator. He had a passion for guitars and especially enjoyed playing with his family and friends. He was a self-taught electronics tinkerer and the go to guy for CB radio repairs. His interest in Citizen Band radio eventually grew and he spent many hours as a licensed Ham Radio Operator.

Preceding Jerome in death are his parents, Amos W. Johnson, Sr. and Ruth W. Johnson nee Pyles; wife and love of his life, Beverly A. Johnson; son, Jerome Dewain Johnson, Jr. (Rocky); two sisters, Bonnie L. Vaught and Judith E. Miller; and one brother, Amos W. Johnson, Jr. He is survived by his children, Leisa (Dusty) Ragsdale, Ruthan (Dennis) Withers, Jason (Cathy) Johnson; brothers, James W. Johnson, Sr. and Dennis P. (Cindy) Johnson; six grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

A private service will be held at Sunset Hill Funeral Home with interment following at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates.

The family is being served by Sunset Hill Funeral Home, 50 Fountain Drive, Glen Carbon, IL.