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Tommie Lee Johnson

02/15/1940 - 06/02/2026

Obituary For Tommie Lee Johnson

Tommie Lee Johnson, 86, of Columbus, GA, passed on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Steven Short, officiating. Burial to follow at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Public viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home.

Mr. Tommie Lee Johnson was born in Oswichee Alabama on February 15, 1940, to Donnie Piett Jones and Sam Johnson. Tommie was preceded in death by his parents; fourteen siblings; his wife, Willie Bell Johnson; son, Bruce Edward Johnson; grandson, Nicholas Terrell Johnson and the mother of his children, Betty Thomas Johnson.

Tommie was affectionately known as โ€˜Nickโ€™. He grew up in Russell County, Alabama, worked at the local mills, Bickerstaff Clay Products and retired from Kinnett Dairy in Columbus, Georgia. He was saved and joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and later united with McCartha Drive Church of Christ in Columbus where he served faithfully until his health failed. Tommie was a praying man that loved watching TV and reading his bible daily.

He leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Kenneth Johnson (Ruby), daughters, Judy Johnson, Shirley Johnson and Juanita (Robert) Hall, twenty-one grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

So as the sun sets on Tommie Lee Johnson, we say to youโ€ฆ. Good night, see you in the morning. Farewell thy good and faithful servant of God.

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Visitation

Jun
10
Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. | Phenix City, AL

1514 5th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36868

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Funeral Service

Jun
11
Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. | Phenix City, AL

1514 5th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36868

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Interment

Jun
11
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

89 Isbell Rd.
Fort Mitchell, Alabama 36856

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Pamela Hennings sent Red and White Handled Basket for Tommie Lee Johnson - June 06, 2026

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To my family. The Jones and Johnson family, I am sorry that I cannot be there with you but my heart and prayers will be there. Uncle Tommie was my father Johnny Joseph's youngest brother and I had precious memories of him when I was young. May his memory last forever in our hearts. Much love your niece Pamela Joseph Hennings, Buffalo NY

Pamela Hennings

Get your rest Uncle Tommie! I will miss seeing you, but glad that you are no longer in any pain. I am happy that I got a chance to see you recently, and hope that you enjoyed our company and the KFC. Love you always, Jessica :)

Jessica James

Uncle Nick... you were a quiet and gentle spirit. Please watch over us๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ. Reunited with your family. We will miss you, you won't be forgotten! We Love you ๐Ÿ˜˜ โค๏ธ

Sharita James

Uncle Tommie you will truly be missed. You were the last of fifteen children my mother's baby brother. Yall shared a special bond. Take your rest uncle we love you. Your nieces

Dorothy Bell

I just can't believe this. Was thinking about Tommie yesterday. We used to work together for a long time.Tommie you will be missed. Thanks for the memories that we shared. Johnson takes your rest. Me and my family are praying for your family. The Conner family. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

Douglas Conner

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

Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. | Phenix City, AL

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