Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. Bobby Johnson, age 84, of Midville, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m. in the Union Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Carnley officiating.
Interment followed in the Johnson Cemetery in Summertown. The family received friends Saturday at Union Grove United Methodist Church from 10 to 11 a.m.
Pallbearers were Rudy Lindsay, Hagan Lee, Mitch Johnson, Justin Howard, Hunter Howard, Jeff Johnson and Jimmy Tanner. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Union Grove United Methodist Church.
Mr. Johnson was born May 26, 1937, in Atlanta, to the late Melmon and Lucy Johnson. He was a 1955 graduate of Summertown High School, where he was Valedictorian of his class. Mr. Johnson 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. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Union Grove United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson is 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 his daughters, Jan Snooks (Elmer Thompson) of Swainsboro 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-grandchil; nieces, nephews and extended family; and “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.
Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
