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Elder Murray Johnson

Passed 08/17/2026

Obituary For Elder Murray Johnson

Elder Murray Johnson departed this life on August 17, 2026 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, Tennessee at the age of 89. He was born November 13, 1936 in Williamson County to the parents of Norvel Johnson and Bessie Britton Johnson.

Elder Murray Johnson leaves to cherish his many memories, his wife, Jana Johnson; daughter, Lisa (Roy) Brown; seven step-children, two devoted grandchildren, Isaac Maurice Johnson and Felicia Maria Brown and a host of other grandchildren and a host of great grand children, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Elder Johnson will lie in repose on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family Friday, August 28, 2026 from 10 until 11 at Lynn Creek Tabernacle, 117 Fairground Street, Franklin, Tennessee with funeral to follow, Elder Raymond Carothers, officiating and Elder James Coure, eulogist.

Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee.

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Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was sent for Elder Murray Johnson - August 24, 2026

To the Family of Elder Murray Johsnon You are in our Thoughts and Prayers. He will Truly be missed! Love Pastor Bennie Taylor and the Lynn Creek Primitive Baptist Church Family in Louisville, KY

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Uncle Murray, You are missed. I will hold on to all the good memories of us going fishing and spending holidays together.

Danielle Johnson

Danielle Johnson

To Sister Jana Johnson, Sister Lisa (Roy) Brown, and the rest of the family, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved one. Our prayer is that you will find comfort, and strength as you lean on the word of God. Look to the hills, which cometh our help, for all of our help comes from the word of God. Elder Quentin L. Bush and the Beech Grove Church Family in Franklin

Mother Geraldine Amos

Unc Murray, I'm just reminiscing on the talks we had over the pass years and thanking GOD for the long life he gave you to share with family. Rest in the LORD🙏🏽

Torye Lee

Earth has no sorrow that can't heal.God will not see righteous forsaken nor His seed begging bread family hold on to Gods unchanging hand in your time of sorrow He will give you strength and comfort he will wipe all tears during your moments of sorrow Moderator Elder Anthony Phelps Tate's Creek Predestinarian Baptist Association

Elder Anthony Phelps

Sending love and prayers to the family of Elder Johnson. He was my very first Sunday School teacher at Connection Hill Church so many years ago. Praying God's grace and strength for all of the family.

Margaret Nevils

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