TOMMY JOHNSON

FLORENCE - Tommy "Tom" Johnson, of Florence, passed away on Sunday evening, June 30, 2019, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family.

A native of Saluda, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Ray and Wilma Johnson. After high school, he left Saluda and lived in South Carolina, but Saluda was always home. "Mr. Tom" was owner of Mariachis Mexican Restaurants in Manning and Sumter.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Bellamy Johnson; his son, Barrett Johnson and wife, Gina, and grandson, Briggs; his stepson, Johnny McGowan and wife, Tonya, and granddaughters, Grace and Jessica McGowan; and his sister, Rheta Foster and husband, Hop. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins and his Mariachis family.

Family and friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Saluda United Methodist Church, Saluda, with the Rev. Randy Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Saluda City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway, Manning, SC 29102 or Saluda United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 551, Saluda, NC 28773.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel & Crematory of Tryon, North Carolina, is in charge of arrangements.