Jimmy Johnson

September 1, 1936 - March 18, 2015

Mr. Jimmy Cecil Johnson, 78, of Carlton, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Quiet Oaks Healthcare Center in Crawford, GA. Mr. Johnson was born on September 1, 1936, in Smithonia, GA, son of the late Sanford G. (Sant) Johnson and the late Suelene Hardman Johnson. He was owner and operator of J & J Gas and a member of the Vineyard's Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Drake Johnson; and Patricia Melton; sisters, Lillie Belle Towe and Rosa Lee Johnson. Survivors include sons, Randy (Joyce) Johnson of Lexington, GA, Stan Johnson of Athens, GA, Jody Johnson of Lexington, GA, and Jeff Johnson of Matthews, NC; grandchildren, Andrea (Jason) Johnson Barnett, Wendy Johnson, Sara Johnson and Cody Johnson; great-grandchildren, Sean Barnett and Lucas Johnson; brothers, Rev. Hoyt R. Johnson of Monroe, GA, Herman G. Johnson of Carlton, GA, and Calvin L. Johnson of Crawford, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the Vineyard's Creek Baptist Church in Comer, GA with Rev. Albert Huycke officiating. Mr. Johnson will be placed in the church at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Interment will follow in the Sandy Cross Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.