Bobby Johnson

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. Bobby Johnson, age 84, of Midville, GA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the Union Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Carnley officiating.

Interment will follow in the Johnson Cemetery in Summertown, GA.

The family will receive friends Saturday one hour prior to the service, at Union Grove United Methodist Church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.

Pallbearers are Rudy Lindsay, Hagan Lee, Mitch Johnson, Justin Howard, Hunter Howard, Jeff Johnson and Jimmy Tanner.

Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Union Grove United Methodist Church.

Mr. Johnson was born May 26, 1937, in Atlanta, Fulton County, GA, to the late Melmon and Lucy Johnson and was a 1955 Graduate of Summertown High School; where he was Valedictorian of his class.  He served his country in the US Army and retired from Union Camp Chemical Plant as a Lab Tech after 43 years.  He enjoyed the bowling league, fishing, and had a soft spot for his cats and animals.  The highlight of his week was lunch at the Midville Cafe and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Union Grove United Methodist Church and in addition to his parents was preceded in death by his loving wife of 29 years, Dorothy “Dot” Greenway Johnson; sister, Betty Howard; and brothers, Bill Johnson and Barney Johnson.

Survivors include:

Daughters: Jan Snooks (Elmer Thompson) of Swainsboro, GA and Debbie O “Deb” Gay of Live Oak, Fl

Grandchildren: Missy Mills (Rodney), Timothy Woods, Olivia Reynolds (Brent), John R. “J.R.” Gay Jr., Jonathan Gay, And Kimberly Southers (B.J.)

15 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great Great-Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.

“Buck” his beloved peacock.

Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson Cemetery, C/O Ruby Johnson, 137 Johnson Rd. Midville, GA or Union Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Diane Spence, 43 Herford Farm Rd., Midville, GA, 30441

Condolences may be submitted online at www.durden-hudsonfuneraldirectors.com 

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Bobby Johnson of Midville, GA.

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