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Obituary For Reverend Fred Johnson

Funeral service for Reverend Fred W. Johnson will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1008 Carver St., Myrtle Beach, with viewing at 9:00 AM (two hours prior to the funeral service at the church). Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, 2615 Alligator Rd., Effingham directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Reverend Johnson, the son of the late Calvin and Arlena Tolbert Johnson, Sr was born March 27,1946 in Florence, SC. He died Friday, June 14, 2019.

Reverend Johnson attended the Public Schools in Florence County was a graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1964. He then matriculated to Francis Marion College in Florence, SC, Morris College in Sumter, SC and Shaw University in Raleigh, NC to further his education.

Reverend Johnson was married to Delores Thompson Johnson for fifty-four years and to this union four children were born.

At an early age, Reverend Johnson was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Florence and later joined Savannah Grove Baptist Church in Effingham.

Reverend Johnson served as the Pastor of Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach for twenty-seven years, until his health declined.

Survivors include his wife, Delores; four sons, Lon W. (Kathy) Johnson, Leonard W. (Teresa) Johnson, Simmon Black, and Deno Thompson; three daughters, Lennice (Jeffrey) Johnson Smith, Lavonne W. Johnson and Felecia Johnson; three brothers, Donnelly (Carolyn) Johnson, Swiftly (Huzell) Johnson and Tommy (Bettie) Johnson; s sister, Renee Byrd; eighteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of nephews; nieces; other relatives; and friends.

Viewing will be 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday, June 21, 2019 at J. O. & Annette Memorial Chapel,307 S. Johns St., Florence.

The family will receive friends at 3951 Savannah Grove Rd., Florence.

Guest Book

Accept our sincere sympathies in this difficult time you are going through. I have found the words of Psalms 46:1 really comforting. It reads: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress." Our loving God is there for us if we ask for his help (1 John 5:14). I also have come to know that has made the SURE promise of a resurrection RIGHT HERE ON EARTH when it is restored to a beautiful paradise (Psalms 37:9-11, 29; Acts 24:15; Isaiah 55;11).Can you imagine yourself welcoming back to life your loved ones? You can find at jw.org more about how our God, Jehovah, will do all this for us. R&R Lopez

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Condolences to the Johnson and Sandy Grove families. Gone but never forgotten. Terreia Hamer MBSC

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Sharing in the memory of a life well lived for Christ.Thanking God for your loved one's life.Created to be loved and to love.Created to reflect the image of Christ and he did.Created to enjoy forever His glory and presence.Continue to rest in Him Pastor Johnson. Praying for strength and comfort to the family.Old Jefferson Street kids: Jackie,Tina,Georgia and Thurmond

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Thank you Rev.Fred Johnson for impacting the airwaves and your support on Wjxy Rejoice FM for so many years. Your last words to us was "the earthly STELLAR IS OK ,BUT THE HEAVENLY STELLAR IS MUCH BETTER" . REV JOHNSON SLEEP WELL. CONDOLENCES FROM THE ENTIRE STAFF OF WJXY REJOICE FM.

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My sincere sympathy to the Johnson family and Sandy Grove Baptist Church family. Rev. Angela M. Grant-Williams

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To the Johnson family: We the church family of St Stephen Missionary Baptist Church are sending healing prayers and comforting hugs, so Let the memories provide you with comfort and serve as guidance. Remember death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

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Reverend Johnson, was my spiritual Father, and he imparted so much wisdom to me, and all who had the honor of hearing him preach & teach. Our Heavenly Father saw were he was getting weak, and said come home my son, so you can rest from your labor. He will never be forgotten and my heart is so fill with joy, just to know he was the Shepherd of our flock. John 14:1-3 says, " Let your not your heart be troubled, because our Heavenly has gone on before us to prepare a place, for him and all, who believe, to receive us unto himself". We will see all our love one's again one day. Many Blessings to the Family. Cheryl & Helen Collins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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"Life is but a stopping place, a pause in what’s to be, a resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way. We all are meant to learn some things but never meant to stay. Our destination is a place far greater than we know, for some, the journey’s quicker, for some, the journey’s slow. And when the journey finally ends, we’ll claim a great reward, and find an everlasting peace together with the Lord." Sending our sincerest condolences to the entire Johnson Family: From Labor to Reward; Rest In Jesus Reverend Johnson. Thank you for your preaching and teachings even though we only met for a short while. We are forever humbled and grateful for the time you shared with us. Love Always, Ervin and Kimberly Felton, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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To the Johnson family: Rev. Johnson was our former pastor at Siloam Missionary Baptist Church in Kingstree SC. During the time our children was youngsters. He Baptist them. We all thought so highly of him. He touched so many lives. We’re praying that you will find comfort in the memories of him Please except our condolences, Mr. & Mrs. Norris Wallace, Jr.

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To the Johnson family: We are so sorry for the loss of your love one, our former pastor of Siloam Missionary Baptist Church. This is the time for gathering all the best of s good life and holding it in the heart forever.

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GOD's Servant:Prepared and Sent to teach the people, to repent of their sins, be saved, baptized, study the Word of God, and Love Everyone, for we are His Children. Pastor Johnson has completed his earthly life and our Heavenly Father has called his name, It's your time now e sowed. All the Prayers, Teaching, Sermons, Comfort, Sweet Spirit and Undying Love will remain forever and be embedded deeply within our hearts and soul. Our Prayers and Deepest Condolences for the Family. Look to the hill which coming all our help, God will take care of you. GOD'S Love & Peace, THOMAS and Mary Willis & Family 1173 Wyatt Lane Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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We can look forward to the day when there will be no more sickness and death. Revelation 21:4 says:..."He [God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." God cares for the brokenhearted; Psalm 34:18 assures us that he is close to them. Please accept my sincere condolences. Always remember God loves you and he cares for you! (Psalm 36:7; 1 Peter 5:7)

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Rev. Johnson was a kind man. He gave many words of encouragement and blessings. May his family have comfort and strength. God bless, atu and tammy Williams

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