October 23, 1950 - March 3, 2023
Mr. Joseph Johnson, Jr., passed into eternal rest on March 3, 2023 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Bulloch County where he received his formal education. He was a past employee of Westside Fish Market. "Big Joe" as he was affectionately known spent his latter years confined to the Heritage Inn Rehabilitation Center.
He leaves to cherish fond memories a loving wife, Julia Berry Johnson, Statesboro; his only son Jozell Johnson, Atlanta; one brother, Jean Johnson (Geraldine) , Statesboro; four grandchildren, Josiah, Laila, Jovon and Jolen Johnson all of Atlanta and a great grandson, King Johnson. He also leaves one sister-in-law Liz Johnson, Statesboro and four bonus children Reverend Dr, Linda McRae (Reverend Ronald). J.W. Jr. Perkins (Louise), Betty Perkins and Anthony Perkins and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and other family and friends that loved him dearly.
A memorial service honoring the life of Mr. Johnson will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to James R Barnes Mortuary
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