HUDSON – Derrell Wesley Johnson, 89 of Hudson went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2026 at Carolina Caring.
Born on December 26, 1936 in Catawba County to the late Malcolm and Eva Rudisill Johnson. He served in the US Navy, played guitar and worked on amplifiers, and took care of their horses on the family farm in Burlington.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Dean Johnson and Harley Steven Johnson.
Left to cherish his memory is his sister-in-law, Shirley Johnson; niece, Tania Johnson and numerous cousins and other family members, plus his 2 beloved cats.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 12 PM at Catawba Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 AM – 12 PM at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Johnson Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
