Samuel G. Johnson

Sam was born in Memphis on May 24, 1951 to Alfred and Mayme Johnson. He graduated from Olive Branch High School in 1969 and attended Northwest Community College for a short time before joining the Air Force. After serving his country for 22 years he retired and brought his family home to Olive Branch. Mr. Johnson had been employed at Thompson Wireless at the time of his diagnosis. Sam was an avid Nascar fan. He also had a lifelong appreciation for the Mini Cooper. He was a member of the Midsouth Miniacs car club and had owned multiple Minis during his life time. Sam is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cynthia L Johnson; his daughter Robin L Gilmore (Ian) of Senatobia; his son, Michael G Johnson of Olive Branch; brother, Randy Johnson (Dee) of Olive Branch and brother, Leslie Johnson of Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Geraldine Anderson. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, February 10, and funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11, all at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, MS. Interment will follow at Autumn Woods Cemetery in Olive Branch, MS. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.BrantleyFuneral.com

Brantley Funeral Home

Olive Branch 662-895-2310