ROY JOHNSON
Roy Johnson was born on Sept. 2, 1947, in Sumter, a son of the late Justice and Lucille Jones Johnson. He departed this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Sumter Health & Rehab Center.
Roy left South Carolina at an early age, relocating to Jersey City, New Jersey, and graduating from Dickerson High School. He was employed as a cutter at Suzette Coat Factory in Jersey City for 28 years, until his retirement. While in Jersey City, he was affiliated with Heavenly Temple COGIC, prior to moving back to South Carolina in 2015.
He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons, Justice Johnson Jr. and Tarshiky Johnson, both of Elizabeth, New Jersey; one daughter, Lena Johnson of Elizabeth; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a devoted sister, Rosa J. Tyler of Sumter; a sister-in-law, Louise Johnson of Wedgefield; a lifetime companion, Charlene Gordon of Elizabeth; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, Alonzo Johnson; a daughter, Consuelo Davis-Howard; four brothers, Thomas Johnson, Lewis Johnson, John Johnson and Jerry Johnson; and three sisters, Sarah Johnson, Lou Ella Anderson and Jean Jenkins.
Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. Johnson will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave. Sumter, SC 29150 with the Rev. Charlie Howard officiating and Elder Roosevelt Cox Jr., eulogist.
Interment will follow at Walker Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the home, 1348 Cherryvale Drive, Sumter, SC 29154.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.