Ray Johnson

Seneca – Ray Edward Johnson, 90, husband of the late Joan Lucille Dorsey Johnson passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence. 

 

Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Ray was the son of the late Charles Eugene and Minnie Orr Johnson. He was a retired US Airforce Veteran having served during the Korean War, he retired from Kendall Co. where he was a laborer for 33 years. Ray enjoyed gardening and playing golf in his free-time. He was a lifetime member at Return Baptist Church.

 

Ray is survived by his sons, Stanley Johnson (Pamela) of Seneca, SC, Charles Ray Johnson (Christina) of Clover, SC; brother, Manley Johnson of St. George, SC ; grandchildren,  Nicole Cobb (Cody), Kayla Holland (Barry), Brooke Johnson; great-grandchildren, Keagan Holland, Brinxton Holland, Kingston Holland, Kayla Wilson, Brayden Holland; and great great-grandchild, Lakelyn Hawkins.

 

In addition to his parents and wife, Ray is preceded in death by his brothers, Albert Johnson, Glenn Johnson, Eugene Johnson, George Johnson; sisters, Lila Mae Bramlette, Ruth Bibbs, and Bernice Sosby.

 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Return Baptist Church with entombment to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive family and friends from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service, at Return Baptist Church.

 

The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ray’s memory may be made to Return Baptist Church Family Life Center, 723 Return Church Road, Seneca, SC 29678. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.