IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Isaac Johnson,
Sr.
June 4, 1934 – April 15, 2018
Obituary
Isaac Johnson was born to Nellie Johnson on June 4, 1934 in Silver, South
Carolina. He was a twin brother to Rebecca Johnson, who passed away as
a newborn and the younger brother of J.C. (James Clarence) Johnson. He
was raised in a loving and disciplined home by his grandparents Henry and
Almeter Johnson, with supervision of his aunts Rosa Chatman, Sugar "RE"
(Marie) Chatman, and Mattie Bethune, as well as uncles Chester Chatman,
William Johnson and Leroy Johnson.
After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he
served for 26 years, most notably in the Korean and Vietnam wars and
being honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant. He also trained
in the trade of an electrician and HVAC technician as well, and worked in
facilities maintenance at the VA Hospital in Lake City, Florida for a number
of years after his retirement from the military service. Upon fully entering
retirement, he focused on the finishing portion of raising his family, which
included sending his sons to college. He was an advocate of knowledge and
for a person taking actions to better themselves.
Known as "J.J.", he was an active participant of The "Tree of Knowledge"
in Jasper, Florida where he was considered a lifelong member. The Tree
was a place where many of he and his friends gathered to discuss an array
of topics that included life, politics, sports and contemporary culture and
history as it related to Hamilton County. He also worked at the election
polling sites in Hamilton County and in the May 20th celebration. Never
at a loss for words, he was known for his wit, his own unique brand of
comedy and an ability to impart knowledge and opinions to those that he
had a conversation with in a way that could be universally understood. He
was a dedicated and devoted husband, loving father, and excellent provider
and obedient soldier.
God called Isaac home on April 15th, 2018. He was preceded in death
by his mother, Nellie Johnson, grandfather and grandmother Henry and
Almeter Johnson, his twin sister Rebecca Johnson, brother J.C. Johnson,
uncle William Johnson, uncle Fred Johnson, uncle Leroy Johnson, uncle
Chester Chatman, loving aunts Rosa Chatman, Sugar "RE" (Marie)
Chatman, and Mattie Bethune.
He is lovingly cherished by his wife of nearly 39 years this November
- Bertha Yulee Johnson, sons Isaac II and Gerren Conte Johnson, Cleo
Bethune (cousin) and family, Selena Bethune (cousin) and family, John
Henry Bethune (cousin) and family, Willene Gray (cousin) and family,
Walter Bethune (cousin) and family, Ada Dukes (cousin) and family, Ida
Neal (cousin) and family, Henry Chatman (cousin), King Chatman (cousin)
and family, Will Edward Chatman (cousin) and family, Carolyn ("Purdy")
Chatman and family, Lionel Johnson (cousin) and family, Dorothy Ladson
(cousin) and family, Doris (Sister-in-law) Boston and family, Ferman Davis
(nephew-in-law) and family, Rodney Davis (nephew-in-law), Connie
Davis (niece-in-law) and family, Bettie Gardner (niece-in-law) and family,
and many other loving family, friends and the Midway Community.
During his earthly time he was able to see many historical events that
included wars, the civil rights movement and technological advances that
have made the world what it is today, just to name a few. Greater than all
these experiences were the events that culminated in the establishment of
his family. The events resulting in the creation of his family included his
marriage to his wife (Bertha Y. Johnson), the birth of his children, and
the joy and pride he felt once his children were able to get out on their
own and reflect the principles of his efforts in raising them. He served his
country, his family and most importantly he served the Lord in his own
way. His life began from humble beginnings and was forged into a great
accomplishment not quantified by material things but composed of love,
loyalty and knowledge that the Lord is the reason for all things. We know
that Daddy now watches from above with the Lord.
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