Dorris "Big Dee, Rodchester" Johnson Obituary in Franklin at Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Dorris "Big Dee, Rodchester" Johnson

Dorris Johnson departed this life on January 13, 2022 at his residence, in Eagleville, Tennessee at the age of 77. He was born in Eagleville, Tennessee to the parents of Earnest Johnson and Essie Tucker Johnson.

Those left behind to cherish his many memories, his devoted wife, Dorothy Johnson; granddaughters, Monica (Nathan) McLemore, Candice (Jessica) Oden; great-granddaughters, Miriah and MaKynzi McLemore; sisters-in-law, Mary Bowen, Louise (Ronnie) Perkins, Brenda (Clifton) Curll; brothers-in-law, Clarence (Donna) Esmond, Jerry (Betty) Esmond, Thomas (Carlene) Esmond, Charles "Bo" (Pam) Esmond; nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted family, Erma Jean Smith and Melissa Lamber, devoted friend, Andy Perkins, the Lanier, Jordan, and Johnson family.

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Mr. Johnson will lie in state on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 12 until 5 at Waters Funeral Home.

Visitation with family Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 11 until 12 at Clayborne Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 147 Trinity Road with funeral to follow. Reverend Jerry Brooks, officiating. Pastor Ray L. Jackson, Eulogist.

Interment Johnson Cemetery, Eagleville, Tennessee..

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To: Nanny and Uncle dorris I know that you re watching me from above. I really miss you truly and dearly. Life isnt the same without you. Nanny misses you very much. Even though she might not talk about it , I know deep down she misses you too. From - MaKynzi

To Ms Dot Jean and family we were so sorry to have just learned of the passing of your loved one Mr. Dorris was a great man and I will miss waving at him but because I know that Dorris was a believer, I just want to remind you that Goodbye is really see you later, I can't imagine how difficult things are for you right now but keep this truth close to your heart and you will find peace. From the bottom of our hearts we're so sorry for your loss and we will miss him. You're going to be okay. God don't put no more on us than we can handle if you need us we're here. RITA and RODNEY PATTON. (TRIUNE TN)

My deepest condolences. He will be truly missed.

Sending you my deepest condolences for your loss!! Tenisha Donny & Jaedyn

Sending our deepest & heartfelt condolences and prayers for the entire Johnson family.
George & Brenda Wade

Sending love, prayers and condolences to the family.
Nashanda & William Mclemore

Big Dee you will be missed my friend Roger Lufkin worked with him on 300 line Nissan

Condolences from the Short Family. He was a very nice man. Good worker. RIP.

Worked with Big Dee on 300 line. Good man with a big heart. Rest In Peace my friend. Don & Charla Thomas

"Let not your heart be troubled", John 14:1
Our deepest sympathy to the Johnson family. We are praying God's comfort and peace upon you during this difficult time.
Pastor Jerry L. Brooks and the Clayborne Tabernacle Church Family

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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