Howard Johnson Obituary
The passing of Howard Johnson of Purlear, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 20, 2024 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Howard Johnson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Edward "Ed" and Maie Combs Johnson; his wife Anita McNeil Johnson; his children-in-law, Brenda Church Johnson and Jerry Farrington; and his siblings, Hazel Prevette, Katie Lee Johnson, Madia Pauline Johnson, Mary Lois Dillard, Mozelle Johnson, Ruth Propeck, Carlos Johnson, Dwight Johnson, Eugene "Chum" Johnson, Virgil Johnson and Wayne Johnson.
He is survived by: his children, Pattie Farrington and Randy Johnson of Purlear; his grandchildren, Melonie Kilby of Purlear, Derek Kilby of Purlear and Lory Farrington of Charlotte; his stepgrandsons, Kevin Farrington (Crystal) of Hays and Jason Farrington (Michele) of Hays; his great grandchildren, Aerobella Kilby and Dahlia Kilby; and his sister Annie Lou Brown.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home (270 Armory Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Reins-Sturdivant Chapel (270 Armory Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659). A burial was held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery (1286 New Hope Rd, Purlear, NC 28665).
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 130, Purlear, NC 28665.
