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Jerry L. Johnson, Sr.

07/17/1960 - 11/22/2020

Obituary For Jerry L. Johnson, Sr.

Mr. Jerry L. Johnson, Sr., 60

Jerry Lee Johnson, Sr. “Koot”, was born July 17, 1960 in Nashville, Georgia to Mother Annie Pearl Newsome. Jerry joined the United States Army after graduating from high school. After his dedicated service to his country, he received an Honorable Discharge.

He was employed for 16 years at Food Lion in Elloree, South Carolina until he became ill. He transitioned from this life on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother Annie Pearl Newsome, three sisters and two brothers. Mr. Jerry Johnson was a loving, caring Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. He was very funny, very helpful and a devoted, die hearted Dallas Cowboys Fan!

Mr. Jerry leaves to cherish his memories; his children: Jonathan (Courtney) Doston, Sumter SC, Aja (Casey) Carter, Sumter, SC, Jerry Johnson II (Jhaquenia), Sparks, GA, Kristy (Josh) Lynch, Nashville, GA, Felix Palmer, Nashville, GA, JaiAunna Johnson, Jacksonville, FL, Jace Johnson, Jacksonville, FL, Ira Birdine, Adel GA, Mia Guyton, Jacksonville, FL, Jon Guyton, Charlotte, NC; his siblings: Helen “Bump” Hill, Nashville, GA, Bennie “Blandie” McKever, Jacksonville, FL, Billy McKever, Nashville, GA, Sam McKever, Nashville, GA, Lawrence (Koretta) McKever, Nashville, GA, Pearl Mae (Sam) Thomas, Nashville, GA, John (Debra), Albany, GA, Robert (Zena), Valdosta, GA, Ingrid (Kwende) Dobosu, Toledo, OH and Erica (Gregory) Bronghton, Marathan, FL; his 37 grand kids; two special nephews Marquis Johnson, Douglas, GA and David Clark, Jr., Valdosta, GA; two special nieces Dana Hill and Stacy Hill, Nashville, GA and a host of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11AM at East View Cemetery in Nashville, GA with Minister Earl Eady, officiating. Visit this website or our Facebook page to view a livestream of the celebration. Continue to keep the family in your daily thoughts and prayers.

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I love you Forever Dad! LONG LIVE YOU .. fk cancer 100%

Bro, It has been truly hard every year bro I can still see us in the CDI truck while your driving and me eating your sandwiches and going into your big candy bag and you telling me to eat my own food. Bro I also miss us celebrating out birthdays together. Jerry L. Johnson Sr. Rest on my big brother your truly missed.

My condolences and deepest sympathy to the family of the late Jerry(JJ)Johnson. I thank God for letting me be a part of his season. Its been a pleasure to have worked with JJ. I will continuously keep the family lifted in prayer. Kenneth Hilliard, Food Lion Distribution Center, Elloree SC

My deepest sympathy to my family of the late Jerry L. Johnson. I love y'all and you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sandria Jones

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home, Inc. | Quitman, GA

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