Marvin Johnson “Bobby” Obituary in Fuquay-Varina at Trice Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Marvin Johnson “Bobby”

Marvin “Bobby” Johnson was born on April 18, 1937, in Wake County, NC to the late Otha Cleveland and Erma Allen Johnson. He departed this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones.

He graduated from Fuquay Consolidated School in Fuquay Springs, NC. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Fuquay Varina, where he served as a trustee, on the kitchen committee, sang in the male chorus along with other church duties. On October 2, 1960, Marvin Johnson married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Mary Lenora Thomas. To this union a daughter, Felecia Denise Johnson was born on June 5, 1964.

He started out working as a sharecropper with his dad. He then found work at Universal Polymer in Fuquay Varina. Marvin searched for a better position and found it working at Almay Cosmetics in Apex, NC. While working at Almay, he joined the Apex Police Department. He was there from 1964 to 1974 ranking as sergeant. When Almay Cosmetics, currently known as Revlon, moved to Oxford, NC, his position was retired. At that point, Marvin started his own business becoming the owner and operator of Johnson Home Improvement. He enjoyed expressing his vision related to the beautification of homes/buildings. He had a true love for people and it was said that “he never met a stranger.” That love led to him and Lenora starting their Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner. His love for cooking and hosting kept this going for 25+ years.

On October 22, early that morning God heard a voice saying I am ready to come home. God heard his voice and knew his heart. God positioned Lisa, Ken, Brandy and his sister Mary Ann to be in place. He granted us two hours to express our love to him. At 12:50pm, we gave Daddy his last kisses and whispers of love in his ear. At 1pm, God summoned Lenora to the entrance of Heaven’s Gates to welcome the love of her life with open arms.

Marvin was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Mary Lenora Thomas, his son Dock Jones III, his siblings, Garland “Buddy” Johnson, Ruby Mae Street, Wilbert “Bill” Johnson, Annie Ruth Leach, Katie Lee Watson, Asleen “Boochie” Carrington, Christine Carrington, Otha Johnson, Jr and Otis Lee McLean.

Marvin leaves to cherish his memory: his daughters, Felecia Johnson Smith (Charles), Brandy Lawrence, Veronica Jones, and Joyce Turner; grandsons Kenneth Smith and Camron McNeil; granddaughter Lyric McLean; great-grandsons Ny’Julian Loveless and Cameron Elliott; great-granddaughter Sarah Wheeler; sister Mary Ann Greene; brother Leroy Osborne (Bettina); brothers-in-law Clyde Cofield and Eddie Lee McLean; sisters-in-law Janice Evans, Maxine Thomas, Margaret Johnson, Rev Laverne Cofield. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Special cousin Sam Johnson and favorite nephew Ricky Leach. His hearts Tootsie Carrington, Amanda Johnson, Jamie Vane, and Glenda McDougal.

Visitation will start at 2:00 pm Friday, October 28, 2022 at Trice Funeral Home, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Wake: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Saturday, October 29, 2022 at St. Augusta Missionary Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Funeral will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, October 29, 2022 at St. Augusta Missionary Baptist Church, 605 Bridge Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Burial: Holly Springs City Cemetery

Masks are required in order to attend the visitation and or funeral service.

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Keeping the family in my prayers during this time.

Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers for God's continued comfort, peace and strength!

To Reverend Mary Turner and Family: We send our love and prayers to you as you journey through this valley experience. May God's love surround you and bring you comfort and peace. Love, Pastor Kenneth Swann and Cameron Grove AME Zion Church, Broadway NC

Sorry for your loss

To Mary Ann, and the rest of the Johnson family I'm praying that God will give you peace doing these difficult times Marvin was a great guy and he will be missed. Carlye Beckwith & family

My condolence Felecia to you and the Johnson Family. Praying for strength for now and the days ahead of you. May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and that he is now resting. He is now an angel watching over you and the entire family. Linda F. Richardson of Clayton, NC

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs and prayers. The Jim Arrowood Family.

Sending continuous prayers of comfort and strength now and in the future to Felecia and the Johnson Family.
Tonya Burt-Davis & Family

Condolences from Ballentine family RIP

Praying for strength and love at this most difficult time of loss. May the Peace and Grace of God be with you. Reverend Dr. Reginald U. Lowery and First Baptist Church Family

My Condolences To The Family, Mary Price and Family

Sending my deepest prayers and condolences to the Johnson family.. I remember Mr. Marvin always treating the elders to such nice dinners!! May he take his eternal rest!!

We're lose for words to hear of Bobby sleeping in the arms of Jesus, But he will surely be missed just remember all the good times you all share as a family. It's our lose but Heaven Gain what a beautiful flower plant in the Heavenly Garden the Reade family.

Condolences to the family may God bless each and everyone of you Maryland (Bump)and Ruby Snelling

Condolences to the family may God bless all of you Maryland (Bump)and Ruby Snelling

My love, sympathy and prayers to you Felecia and your family. Your dad was a special man and I know he will be truly missed. May you take comfort in the fact that you will be reunited again and may God grant you peace during this difficult time. - Paula McDonald Whitsell

To Lisa,Aunt Mary and our family Greg (Nookie) and I was sad to hear of Uncle Bobby change of address, please know we are praying for you and send od deepest and sincere condolences. Gregory & Claudine (aka) Nookie and Dean

Lamont Laster and Family

The Johnson and Mckoy family has shared a good faithful friendship through the years. For, this reason I was deeply saddened to learn of Marvin's passing. To this great family, I pray that God's grace and mercy will provide you with comfort. Linwood Mckoy of Garner,NC

To Mary Ann, the daughter and the Family of Marvin Johnson, I was saddened to hear of his passing. Continue to keep the faith that God never makes a mistake. Prayerfully Yours! Alvera Mckoy Butts

To the daughter, sister ( Mary Ann)and the extended family of Marvin Johnson, it's with deep sorrow to hear of his passing. May God grant each of you his peace, love and comfort at this time. Heavens gain is our loss. Mamie Mckoy Richardson

Sorry for your loss, we've known Marvin for a long time.
Elder Edward Tony Lucas and family

My sincere condolences to the Johnson at the home going of Marvin. Lessa and family, may God grant you all peace and strength during this difficult time. R.I.P Marvin. Roberta Burton Norris

My wife & I extend our condolences to the Johnson family and hope you keep your hand in God's he will see you through. Mr Marvin taught me a lot he was a Cornerstone of 1st Baptist.He will.be sorely missed RIH Deacon Barry &Sandra Dunn

Delois McNeill Allen and Family

KNOW EN HIM MANY YEARS A GOOD MAN Rip KENNETH AND GENEICE PEARSON

Sorry to hear of your lost. May God be with you.

Sending prayers and condolences to the Johnson family. Rest in peace Bobby. Everine Whitaker

My sincere condolences to the family of my dear friend (Big Brother) Marvin "Bobby" Johnson, may God continue to be with you in the days to . J "Butch" Snelling

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

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