Herbert Lee Johnson was born July 22, 1949 in Sumter County to the late  James Johnson and Ethel Boston Johnson. On Thursday, March 1, 2018, God saw fit that his work on Earth was done and he could take his heavenly rest.

Herbert graduated in the 1967 Class of Manchester High School in Pinewood, SC. He received his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Allen University in Columbia, SC. He served his country proudly in the United States Army (Vietnam). He also worked as an Assistant Foreman for Sumter Wood Preserving Company in Sumter, SC for many years.

Herbert's accolades from the United States Army include The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Services Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, The Combat Infantryman's Badge, and the Army Commendation Medal.

Herbert leaves to cherish his memory four nieces: Viola Johnson Cryiaque, Sandra Fulwood Graham, Latanya Johnson Holmes, and Shonda Fulwood Johnson; one nephew, Harry Lee Fulwood, Jr., three grand-nieces: Mikayla Johnson, Madison Nelson, and Shonciré Graham; two grand-nephews, Marcus Johnson and Eric Graham II; a good friend, Paul Parks, and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James "Jimmy" Johnson and his sister, Sadie Johnson Fulwood.

Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S Salem Avenue, Sumter, SC, with Minister Sandra Fulwood Graham Officiating.

Interment will follow in the Florence National Cemetery in Florence, SC.