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Mr. Walter C. Johnson, Jr.

May 2, 1944 — April 25, 2016

Walter C. Johnson, Jr. was born to Mr. Walter C. Johnson, Sr. and Mrs. Charlie Mae Davis-Johnson on May 2, 1944 in Thomas County, Georgia.

Walter attended Douglas High School in Thomasville, GA and continued his education at Albany State College in Albany, GA and later Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA.

Walter served in the United States Army. He was wounded in battle in the Ia-Drang Valley during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the MOPH, Disabled Veterans, and the American Legion.

Walter worked very hard to accomplish his goals and make a life for his family. He worked as a Social Worker, a Mental Health Director, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and as a Psychological Specialist in both Florida and Georgia.

Walter is preceded in death by his parents: Walter C. Johnson, Sr. and Mrs. Charlie Mae Davis-Johnson; and a granddaughter: Christen Hope Gordon.

He leaves to mourn a devoted wife: Bessie Johnson of Valdosta, GA; his three children: Delores Johnson-Lee (Delmar, Sr.) of Fayetteville, NC, Garrick Johnson of Valdosta, GA, and Christopher J. Johnson of Valdosta, GA; his six grandchildren: Jermaine D. Johnson and Christopher Johnson of Kissimmee, FL, Kaytwan Johnson of Valdosta, GA, Oushayvia Johnson of Doerun, GA, Delia E. Lee of Fayetteville, NC and Delmar Lee II of Fayetteville, NC; three sisters of Thomas County, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Walter was a kind-hearted man who loved his family. He had a peaceful countenance and will always be remembered that way.

The celebration of life for the late Mr. Walter C. Johnson will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11:00am from the sanctuary of St. Paul AME Church.

Rev. Billy McFadden is the pastor.

Interment will follow Monday, May 2 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL.

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Friday, April 29, 2016

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