Hospice House in Newton, NC.
Mr. Johnson was a retired brick mason and carpenter.
He will be privately entombed in the Mausoleum of Peace at Gaston Memorial Park.
Mr. Johnson was born October 6, 1937 to his late parents, Oscar David Johnson and Margaret
Williamson Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice Fay
Horne Johnson; brothers, Robert and David Johnson; and sisters, Pauline Johnson, Martha Clippard, Sue
Bush and Zelma Clippard.
He is survived by his children, Cindy Welch (husband, Steve), Darlene Simpson (husband, David),
Margaret Wooten (husband, Jr), Eric Johnson and Tony Brown (wife, Mary); sister, Tilda Smith and
brothers, Johnny (wife, Judy) and Steve (wife, Robin); two grandsons and two granddaughters; two
great-granddaughters and four great-grandsons.
Donations may be made to Carolina Caring Hospice House at 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658 or
Salvation Army of Gaston County, NC.
Arrangements are being handled by Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, NC.