Thomas "Tom" Johnson, age 91, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was a deacon of Friendly Chapel Baptist Church where he also was the song-leader. Tom loved to play his guitar and sing for the Knoxville Senior Citizens Center and the Boys and Girls Club of Vestal. He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky Wildcats.
He was preceded in death by parents, Lonzo and Sylvia Johnson; sisters, Gladys Adkins and Betty Sue Thacker; brothers, Frank and Kenis "King" Ray Johnson; grandchildren, Howard Jason Johnson and Jessica Ellen Lee.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Ellen June Johnson; son, Mike Johnson (Darlene); daughter, Mary Donna San Miguel (Joe); grandchildren, Mike Johnson Jr. (Kathy); great-grandchildren, Naomi Louise and Caleb Andrew Johnson, Tyler Lee; sister, Lois Ann Little (Don); several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 2, 2021 between the hours of 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville with a service to follow officiated by
Rev. Jerry Crye. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike, Knoxville for an 11:00 AM Interment Service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Johnson family.
