Zendal Ray "Jake" Johnson

Zendal Ray “Jake” Johnson, age 60 of Franklinville, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at High Point Medical Center in High Point.

Jake was born in Chatham County on November 3, 1962, to Clay Van and Dessie Johnson. Jake was a very humble, truthful, and honest person. He was a very loving and devoted husband, father, and brother. Jake worked for more than 30 years in construction for Interior Enterprises. When he wasn’t working construction, he enjoyed watching his goats and taking care of his farm. Most of all, he loved to spoil his three granddaughters that he fondly called, Little Bird, Babydoll, and Button. Jake is preceded in death by his parents.

Jake is survived by his wife of 41 years, Angela J. Johnson; daughters, Stefanie (Tim) Johnson of Asheboro, Kendal (Jesse) Pearson of Climax; granddaughters, Aly-Madison, Kensse, and Paisleigh; and his sister, Lydia “Cathy” Parsons of Greensboro.  

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Whites Memorial Baptist Church, 2930 Whites Memorial Rd, Franklinville, NC 27248 with Pastor Arlen Johnson, Pastor Mark Wilburn and Pastor Allen Ritter officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.