John James Johnson, age 74, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. John proudly served his county in the Army. He loved to fly, was a flight instructor, a private pilot, and also built an airplane. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Caruso; his parents, Melton and Jean Johnson; and grandparents, John W. and Myra Johnson.  John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Selma; children, Jeff (Kristin) Johnson, Scott Caruso, Kim Caruso, Tony (Kristi) Caruso; grandchildren, Jeffery, Lloyd, Anthoney, Alexzandria, Alycia, Andrew, Stephanie, Chris, Samantha, and Sarah. There will be a memorial gathering at 228 Lemyra St. SE, on Saturday, August 17, from 1 - 5 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the West MI Aviation Academy.