Willie J. Johnson

Mr. Willie J. Johnson, 86, son of the late James L. Johnson, Sr. and the late Viola Norris, was born March 3, 1936.  He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. 

Mr. Johnson was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina.  He joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and remained a lifelong member.  He was married to Evanise Johnson for 55 years.

Mr. Johnson was employed as a power lineman.  After 30 years of dedicated service, he retired from P&E Electric Company.

Those left to cherish his memory and celebrate his life include:  a loving and dedicated wife – Evanise Johnson of the home; four children – Wilbur (Rosa) Johnson of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, Karen (Mauricio) Johnson of Aiken, South Carolina, Kelvin Gibson of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Dwight Davis of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren – Sabrina Reed, Tycepceyonna Johnson and Tytayazsha Johnson, all of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, Patrick Johnson of Monetta, South Carolina and Tysherryca Johnson of Orlando, Florida; two great-grandchildren – DeMarcus and Jeremiah West, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; three sisters – Mary Lou Wise and Martha Smith, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Betty Jean Medlin of Dillon, South Carolina; one brother – James Johnson, Jr. of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends who will miss him dearly.

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