Rev. George Johnson of Warren, Michigan passed away on March 31 in Troy Beaumont Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born January 31, 1937 to George V. Johnson Sr. and Lena Brown Johnson. He married Mary Glenn on February 15, 1957. Ordained in 1965, he served as pastor of Free Will Baptist Churches in both Tennessee and Michigan for over 50 years. At the time of his death, he was faithfully pastoring at North Warren FWB Church in Warren, where he had served for 47 years.
George is proceeded in death by his parents and a brother James Harrell Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Glenn Johnson and three sons: David (Diane) Johnson, Ron Johnson and Tim (Kristi) Johnson. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He leaves behind siblings: Elega (Morris) Hobbs, Dillard (Rita) Johnson, Val (Gene) Johnson, Vonda (Rex) Jones, June (Les) Springer and Sherry Johnson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday April 3, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at North Warren FWB Church, 3003 Chicago Rd. Warren, MI. The funeral will be on Wednesday April 4 at 11:00 a.m. at North Warren FWB Church with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. George will be laid to rest at Plainview Cemetery in Sparta, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Free Will Baptist International Missions, P.O. Box 5002 Antioch, TN. 37011.
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