Trent Thomas Johnson, 70, of Como, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Oxford, on July 14, 2022. He was born in Holly Springs on October 22, 1951, to James Henry "Jack" Johnson and Mary Lee Thomas Johnson. Mr Johnson was a member of Como United Methodist Church and a retired utilities manager for both the town of Byhalia and the ciry of Booneville. He was also former Fire Chief for the town of Byhalia.
Trent was a devoted husband and father. He looked forward to his and Jane's yearly trips to Gatlinburg to see the changing of the seasons, and he was always a dedicated volunteer and booster at Marshall Academy and at Booneville High School, when Daniel was in school there. He loved Ole Miss sports, especially Rebel football and baseball. Trent was known by folks to have the heart of a true public servant, and would quickly drop what ever he was doing to help someone in need. As an avid nature lover, he and Daniel squirrel hunted together, and watching his squirrel dogs run was a favorite activity. In more recent years, he enjoyed nothing more than to sit on his front porch in his rocker and watch the deer and wildlife on his property.
Mr Johnson is survived by his wife of forty years, Jane Mills Johnson, and a son, Daniel Johnson, both of Como. He also leaves two brothers, Fred Johnson (Joan) of Oxford, and Lake Johnson (Marilyn) of Waterford, and a sister, Sue Hensley (Travis) of Mooresville, Alabama. He was preceded in death by siblings Hoyt Johnson and Nell Schmitt.
Services for Mr Johnson will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 2:00 pm, in the Chapel of the Holly Springs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 16, from 5:00 until 8:00 pm. Burial, following the service, will be at Spring Hill Cemetery.
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