He was the son of August and Bessie (Sanders) Johnson.

He married Linda Staples Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, daughter Regina Martin and husband Peter; son Randy Johnson and wife Donna; four step-sons and one step-daughter.

Services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cottrell-Gooch Funeral Home, Rosedale. Burial will be at Clear Run Cemetery, Bridgeton.

Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Cottrell-Gooch Funeral Home.