In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Keith Johnson; a daughter-in-law, Julie R Johnson.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Margaret Cass “Mama” Johnson of the home; one son, Bobby Gene “Nicky” Johnson Jr. of Statesville; one daughter, Tammie “Daddy’s Girl” Sherrill and husband Tim of Chesapeake, VA; one brother, William Dean Johnson of Statesville; two sisters, Shirley Mae Welborn of Windy Gap and Peggy Inscore and husband Robert of Statesville; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and special friends, Benny Hager “who is like a brother” and wife Gail and Rick Johnson. He loved and was very fond of all his Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. A memorial service will be conducted at Bright Light Baptist Church Saturday at 4:00pm. Rev. Keith Bowman will officiate. a private internment will be at a later date. Military Rites will be provided by VFW Hiddenite Post #10,000 and VFW Taylorsville Post #5466.  The family will receive friends after the service at the church.

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