He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He served as a faithful deacon of God's Final Warning Ministries, under the leadership of Bishop Alvin D. Fuller.
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Billy R. Johnson entered his enteral home of Glory. He was welcomed by his beautiful wife, Johnnie Louise Johnson; son, Nathan Johnson; mother and father, Maletha and Robert Johnson; brothers, Steve, Melvin and Albert and one sister, Melitha.
He leaves to cherish his memories, son, Leroy Dudley; grandsons, Marcus Johnson and Leroy Dudley, Jr.; granddaughters, Freda, Central (Billy) and Venita (Jessie) and a host of great, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.