Louis is survived by his wife, Hazel (Pontotoc, Miss), brothers Bob Johnson (Arkansas) and Glen Johnson (Virginia), Sister Roberta Myers (Colorado), Daughters Carol (Mike) Radovich (New Jersey) and Donna (Doug) Lively (Hephzibah, Ga), Grandchildren Paul Radovich (Lizzy), Zack (Amber) Lively, Will (Rachel) Lively, Lizzie (Scott) Richardson, and Taylor (Cecilia) Lively. Great Grandchildren Izabelle, Zoey, Azalea, Juliana, Stella, Eli Lively, Olivia and Duke Richardson. He also leaves behind step son-in-law Keith Atkinson, stepdaughter Dennie Kelly, Five step Grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Willie Frances Johnson.
His was a life of service to his country, eventually rising to the highest enlisted Army rank of Command Sergeant Major after enlisting in the Army January 12th, 1940. Assigned to the 18th Infantry, landing at Utah Beach, Normandy on D-Day June 6th, 1944, he was wounded and received his first Purple Heart. He fought for America, earning Bronze Service Stars for his action in Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe campaigns during World War II. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, The Army of Occupation Medal, WW II Victory Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and the Europe, Africa, Middle East (EAME) Service Ribbon with one Silver Star and one Bronze Star. After WW II, he served in a variety of roles in Virginia (Pentagon), Germany, North Carolina, Georgia and the Korean Conflict. Serving during the Vietnam War, he received the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze Service Star before retiring December 31st, 1971. Coming from a family of military servicemen, he joked America couldn't have a war without a Johnson being there.
Louis worked for years at Sunbelt Nissan, in Augusta, as Parts Manager after retiring from the military. He loved his country, and he loved his family as well. Calling his daughter, Grand-kids and great Grandchildren his “Pride and Joy” was common till the end.
A 32nd degree Mason through the Alee Temple, he held dual membership in both Fleming Lodge #718 (Augusta) and Pontotoc Lodge #81 (Mississippi).
He also loved the Lord, professing his salvation when asked. Today, he gazes on the face of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Visitation will be Thursday, Sept 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Sons Funeral Home on Lumpkin Road. Funeral will be conducted on Friday Sept 28th at 2:00 p.m. At Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road, Reverend John Bartlett officiating. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery with full Military honors. All are welcome to attend and celebrate CSM Louis Johnson’s life.
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