He was a U. S. Army veteran and was self employed in the scrap
iron business. He was also co-owner of Duke & Riley Truck
Sales and Service. He had lived in this area all of his life.
He is survived by his mother - Gladys Marie (Henderson)
Thomas of South Fulton,TN,
2 daughters: Dana Cole of South
Fulton, TN and Jessica Mullins of Bristol, TN, 3 sons: Terry
Roberson of Samburg, TN, Gary Roberson of West Memphis, TN
and J. L. Roberson of Memphis, TN. One granddaughter - Angel Cole of South Fulton, TN, 2 brothers: Raymond Johnson of Eddyville, KY and Jeff Johnson of Slidell, LA ,a sister - Letha Lapp of Henderson,TN, and 2 great nieces - Holly Johnson and Maegan Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his father - James Johnson and a
brother - Ronnie Johnson.
Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be held at 11 am Friday, June 13,2008 at the Hornbeak Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the New Hope Baptist Cemetery near Latham,TN. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5-8 pm Thursday and anytime on Friday until the funeral hour.