Mr. Jewell F. Johnson, 76, of Springfield, IL passed from this life at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Springfield, Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Springfield, IL on February 22, 1950 the son of Lorena Johnson.  Mr. Johnson married Barbara Ann Szoylar on August 19, 1996 in Decatur, IL.

Jewell retired after working many years for the Illinois Secretary of State.  He attended the Midland United Methodist Church and Springfield United Methodist.  Mr. Johnson loved old movies and walking for his health around his neighborhood.  He loved his wife Barb to no end and cats too.  Jewell enjoyed his neighbors and never met a stranger because he also loved to talk.  He honorable served his country during the Vietnam War.

Surviving are his loving wife Barbara Johnson of Springfield, IL along with many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother. 

Graveside Services with Full Military Honors by the United States Army and the Inter Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will be held at 11:00 A.M. - Tuesday, June 16 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL followed by committal prayers by Rev. Lindsey Young of the Midland United Methodist Church in Kincaid, IL.