John "Boo Cat" Ethridge Johnson, 83, was born on March 17, 1940, in Opelousas, LA to the late George Ethridge and Mary Johnson. He was raised in Jennings, LA, and received his formal education in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System. He enlisted in the US Army on May 3, 1966, as a Light Weapons Infantryman and was Honorably Discharged on June 23, 1967. He was promoted to the rank of Private First Class (E-3) on March 17, 1966, and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Medal for his service in the Vietnam War.

John loved watching sports and being outdoors. He could often be seen walking or riding his bike around town. He was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time at the library. He also enjoyed spending time at the Counsel on Aging visiting with friends.

He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Crowley Ochsner Hospital.

He leaves behind one daughter, Denise "Sika"; and one grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was proceeded in death by his father, George Ethridge, his mother Mary Johnson, and his siblings: Golden Batiste, Aggie Mouton, Madeline Pierre (Clarence), Edward Parker, Warren Ethridge, and Robert Rubin (Louise).

The family gives special thanks to those who contributed to the care of John: ResCare Home Care, Camelot Brookside, Ochsner Hospital of Jennings, Crowley, Lafayette, and the Frank Thibodeaux Post 520 of the American Legion of Jennings, LA.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 am Thursday, July 27, 2023, in the Church Chapel at Semien-Lewis Mortuary in Jennings, LA.  Minister Betty Etienne will officiate.  A Visitation will be held from 8 am to 10 am in the Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.  Military Honors will be accorded by a Fort Johnson Army Base Detail.