Surrounded by family, Milton Lee Johnson passed on February 23, 2020, at the age of 55. Milton was born on February 3, 1965, in Bennettsville, SC. He was the oldest child of Willie L. Johnson and Martha Williams. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James & Arline McRae; his paternal grandparents, Charlie and Alice Johnson; his father, Willie Johnson.

Milton, a graduate of the Guilford County Public School System, enlisted in the United States Army in 1982. After being honorably discharged, he furthered his educational career at GTCC, completing the Biotech Diesel Engineering program. Milton was a dedicated employee of the Parker Hannifin Company until his health declined. He will be most remembered for his passion for cars, motorcycles and fishing.

Left to cherish his loving memories are his mother, Martha Williams; wife, Harriet Obie; three daughters, Sherita (Darius) Hale, Lesslie Graham and Brittney Covington; a son, Terence McKoy; two sisters, Diane (Lee) Johnson and Carlottia (Bobby Ray) Everett; a brother, Timothy Young; four grandsons, Donovan Hale, Mykel Covington-Brasfield, Christian Hicks and Greyson Shaw; two granddaughters, Manetta Graham and Sydnee Hale; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; a special aunt, Ms. Barbara Johnson; devoted friend, Elizabeth Scales; and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Friday, February 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel, 1810 Brockett Ave. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at 2400 Waverly Court., High Point, NC.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.