Preacher Otis Johnson Jr., 87, of Statesville, a selfless servant of the Lord whose life and testimony touched many, many people, met his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. A native of Iredell County, he was the son of the late Otis and Isolene Whitlock Johnson. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and Pastored at Eufola Baptist Church for 41 years. In addition to being a Pastor, he was an avid tomato grower who provided tomatoes to all who wanted them. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Clarence Johnson, Clay Johnson, Rachel Jurney, James Johnson and Delmer Johnson.
Preacher Johnson is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Willie Johnson; by two sons, Otis Dale Johnson (Kelly) and the Rev. Joseph Darren Johnson (Sheila), all of Statesville; by brothers, Raymond and Elmer Johnson; by sisters, Helen Hall, Marie Cash, Mary Wise, Carol Smith, and Patricia Stevenson. His beloved grandchild, Taylor Johnson, also survives him.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. A service celebrating the life of Preacher Johnson will be held at Hebron Baptist Church on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Stephen Pope officiating. Interment will follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens.
The family requests that memorials be made to Equipping with Truth Ministries: 119 W. Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at http://www.bunchjohnsonfuenralhome.com
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Pastor Johnson and his family.
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