Jason "Rambo" Johnson

Jason "Rambo" Paul Johnson, 53, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, peacefully in his home in Booneville. He was born July 21, 1973, in Flint, Michigan to Nancy Loveless Johnson and Paul D. Johnson.

Jason and his sister, Heather, were raised by their mother in Booneville. Later in life they reconnected with their father. Jason was a 1991 graduate of Thrasher High School, where he was a celebrated football player. He then went on to earn his Associate of Applied Science Degree at NEMCC in 2008. Jason was an avid fan of Ole Miss and Detroit Lions football. He cherished his friendships and loved being surrounded by his extended family. Most of all, Jason loved his children and took great pride in his family.

His death was sudden, unexpected, and far too soon. It was a shock to all who loved and knew him. He will be missed deeply.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 5:00 P.M., with visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 2, 2026, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Kendel Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park.

He is survived by his daughter, Jada (AJ) Tolar; his son, C.J. Johnson; his grandson, Thatchor Tolar; his sister, Heather Stevenson; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Loveless Johnson; his father, Paul D. Johnson; his maternal grandparents, C.V. and Ollie Loveless; and his paternal grandparents, Max and Dorothy Johnson.

Pallbearers are C.J. Johnson, Draven Stevenson, Kyson Stevenson, A.J. Tolar, Cecil Foster, and Mason Roberson.

Honorary Pallbearers are Bryan Fisher, Mark Loveless, Marvin Chambers, Randy Johnson, Jesse Stevenson, Thomas Hines, Jason Haley, Jason White, Jason Allen, Mike Leslie, Willie T. Jackson, and the Thrasher Class of ’91.