George Edward Johnson, the son of the late Edmond and Edith English Johnson, was born in Sumter, SC on February 8, 1942. He departed this life on February 9, 2019 at his residence with his wife by his side.

George attended the public schools of Sumter, SC. After graduating high school, George enrolled in the United States Marine Corps, where he held the rank of Lance Corporal and served in the Vietnam War. George was honorably discharged from the USMC and served two years in the Reserves.

George decided to begin his new life as a civilian in Brooklyn, NY. While living in Brooklyn, George met and married Sherry L. Powell of Roanoke Rapids, NC. George and Sherry brought forth their eldest daughter, Sherry N. Johnson; three years later Tamara L. Johnson was born; and four years later the youngest daughter, Syreeta C. Johnson arrived.

The Johnson family resided in Jamaica Queens, NY, where George was employed with the United States Postal Service. When he retired from the Postal service, he moved his family back to his original home, Sumter, SC. George was a loving son, father, brother and uncle and friend to everyone.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his wife, Sherry Johnson; daughters: Sherry, Tamara, and Syreeta; two grandsons, Tyrique Jones and Dakarie Francillon; his sisters: Iburia S. Johnson of Pittsburg, PA, Loretta (Raymond) Rogers, Mildred (Michael) Slater both of Sumter, SC, and Cynthia (Alonzo) Snipes of San Antonio, TX; a brother, Kevin L.. Johnson of Sumter, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by a sister, Betsy Johnson; and brothers, James and Curtis Johnson.

Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Johnson will be placed in the church on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 11am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 12pm on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150, with Rev. Dr. Cartrell Woods Officiating.

Interment will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 190 Planters Drive Sumter, SC 29154, from 4-8pm.