Deacon Andrew Johnson departed his life on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his residence in Cummings, South Carolina, following a blessed life of longevity.
Born April 26, 1923 in Early Branch, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Mr. Robert & Mrs. Helen Young Johnson.
Deacon Johnson accepted Jesus Christ and became a member of Blunt Chapel AME Church located in Varnville, South Carolina. He later moved his membership to Jerusalem Baptist Church in Cummings Community of Early Branch, South Carolina. He served Jerusalem Baptist as a deacon for over forty (40) years. He was a kind and loving individual who enjoyed singing and praying.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives (Lorraine, Annie & Margie); a son, Pastor Robert Johnson; and four grandchildren.
Loving memories will be cherished by (4) sons: Thomas Priester of Columbia, South Carolina, Chappell Johnson (Costa) of Yemassee, South Carolina, Frankie Lee Johnson (Earline) of Varnville, South Carolina, and Cedric Johnson (Monica) of Charlotte, North Carolina; (6) Daughters: Brenda Bryson of Newark, New Jersey, Arleland Garrett of Brooklyn, New York, Diane Brooker of Charleston, South Carolina, Carolyn Johnson (Michael) of Cummings, South Carolina, Victoria Wright (Anthony) of Huger, South Carolina, and Elizabeth Walker (Leon) of Rincon, Georgia; (1) Aunt, Margaret Major (Adam) of Varnville, South Carolina; (2) Sisters: Claudia Mae Greene and Gloria Joyner, both of Cummings, South Carolina; (2) Sisters-in-law: Lillian Jones of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Ethel Frazier of Summerville, South Carolina; (2) Devoted grands: Shavonna Johnson and Antonio Walker; (38) Grandchildren; (39) Great grandchildren; A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sympathizing friends.
