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Travis Weaver, Illinois State Representative from the 93rd District | Official Website

Illinois State Representative Travis Weaver has recognized the passing of James Charles Johnson, a long-time Pekin resident and World War II veteran who died last week at the age of 102. Johnson graduated from Pekin Community High School in 1940 and served in the Armed Forces, Army Air Corps, and Air National Guard.

Johnson began working at Caterpillar in 1941 and spent 42 years as a tool crib foreman at the East Peoria Plant before retiring in 1983. He was involved in several local organizations, including the Pekin Elks Lodge and American Legion of Bartonville. He was also a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pekin and received the first Eagle Scout certificate awarded

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