Alvin Homer Johnson

He was born in Wilmington, NC, May 7th, 1923, son of the late Robert Pearly Johnson and Gertrude Viola Potter Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was a WWII combat veteran who served with the 26th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman‘s Badge as well as two Bronze Stars. He was a longtime employee (33 years) of Babcock & Wilcox prior to their closing in Wilmington. Following that, he worked at Porter Nails until retiring at the golden age of 82. He was a longtime member of Winter Park Baptist Church and a Scout Master of Troop 205 at the church. He also enjoyed playing the guitar, camping, and dancing with the “76ers” Square Dance Club. Most of all, he is remembered as a loving husband to his late wife, Beatrice Gertrude Fowler Johnson, a loving father to his sons, and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his four sons, Robert Lewis Johnson, Stephen Homer Johnson, Jeffery Carlton Johnson, and Mark Scott Johnson; 13 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.