JOHNSON - Curtis Lee Johnson, 77, passed on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Arrangement Entrusted to HARRIS MORTUARY, 2261 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204. (904) 598-9808

Curtis Lee Johnson was born on August 15, 1948, to Leroy Johnson and Zaddie Bell Hutchinson in Florida. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Gainesville, Florida, as part of the class of 1966. Curtis went on to serve in the United States Navy, retiring after 32 years of dedicated service. During his career, he worked as an Aviation Structural Mechanic (hydraulics) and was known by many as "John."

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Johnson and Zaddie Bell Hutchinson, as well as his brothers Jimmy Lee Johnson and Melvin Johnson.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Teresa Johnson; daughters, Alaina Hardin and Aynesha Footman (David), both of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Walter Johnson of Hawthorne, FL; sisters, Jackie Robinson of Jacksonville, FL, Altamese Mack of Leesburg, FL, and Joyce Johnson of Hawthorne, FL; and eight grandchildren: Adrian Curtis Butler, Amar Butler, Da'Kari Martin, Akaiden Pogue, Kriss James, Kali Footman, Ka'Lazie Footman, and Kane Footman. Curtis also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, including Tondrick Jakal Hall, whom he raised as his son. He is remembered by many dedicated cousins, other relatives, and friends, including military friend and fishing buddy, Earl Gist (Velma), and in the last five years, a devoted friend, Steven Frasier "Stevie B".