Loyce Jewel Johnson, age 83, of Marietta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021 in his home surrounded by loved ones.
Loyce was born to the late Johnnie Jewell Johnson and the late Emma Lucile Keown Johnson on October 24, 1937 in Marietta, Georgia. He grew up in the Mount Bethel Community.
At the young age of 14, Loyce had met the love of his life: Betty Braswell. The two were childhood sweethearts and held hands while sitting side by side on the bus to and from school. Loyce was well liked amongst his peers, teachers, and Betty’s parents. He had a good work ethic and worked part time as a plumber’s assistant.
After high school, Loyce and Betty were married, as Betty had predicted in the beginning of their lifelong relationship. Soon after, Loyce made the decision to enlist in the United States Navy where he sailed on the USS Tripoli (TCVU-64).
Loyce and Betty were an unstoppable team and their family later grew to include their two children: Ronnie and Robin. He was a devoted husband and a great father. He raised his children alongside his loving wife to be independent, kind individuals.
Loyce was a long time member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church on Johnsons Ferry Road and was a member of the Sandy Springs Masonic Lodge #124 F&AM. Over his life time, Loyce had been promoted continuously to Vice President of Stasco Plumbing where he subsequently retired.
Many joys that Loyce had in life include woodworking, hunting, fishing, working on things around the house alongside his wife Betty, and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
Loyce Jewel Johnson is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Lucile Johnson; and his son, Ronnie Johnson.
His memory will be cherished by his wife of 64 years, Betty J. Johnson; daughter,Robin Johnson Milligan (Tim); grandchildren, Randy Milligan, Kristy Milligan, and Chris Johnson (Morgan); great-grandchild, Katy Milligan; sister, Martha Brewer (Gordon); nephew, Jason Brewer (Ashley); and many extended family members and friends.
The Johnson family will receive friends on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Roswell Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 PM in Roswell’s Chapel with Pastor Rick Statham officiating. Committal and burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum.
For those who wish to make a donation in Loyce’s memory, please consider the American Diabetes Association (ADA) at www.diabetes.org/.
Please share your memories or condolences with the family at www.roswellfuneralhome.com.
Services have been entrusted to the care of Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076.
