Mr. Linzie Johnson Obituary in Augusta at W.H. Mays Mortuary

Obituary For Mr. Linzie Johnson

Linzie “L.J.” Johnson would be often found traveling in his pickup truck or finding the best fishing spots for family and friends to enjoy spending time together.

Linzie was born on September 15, 1946, in Aiken County, South Carolina to Mr. Johnnie and Willie May Johnson, and departed this life to join his heavenly Father on January 10, 2022. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Clearwater, SC.

Mr. Linzie enjoyed the outdoor life, from landscaping, fishing, and exploring the world. He was a skilled card player, bowler, and baseball fanatic. Linzie was a member of the Masonic Lodge M.W Grand Lodge of Georgia. He was also a Trustee at Hammond Grove Word Power Ministry.

He retired as a Lieutenant Correction Officer with the Richmond County Correction Center after over 30 years of dedicated service. Linzie was preceded in death by his parents, two sons (Brian Johnson and Reginald Boyd) and five siblings (Leroy, Woodrow, Simon, Lester, Sallie Mae, and Patricia).

Those left to cherish the memories of Linzie are his wife of 34 years Patricia Johnson, one sister, Lottie Jones of Augusta, GA; one brother, Johnnie Johnson of New York, NY; one son, Linzie Bernard (Erica) Johnson, Sr. of Lynchburg, VA; three daughters, Leslie (Raymond) Manigault of Greenville, S.C., Khristen Johnson of Tallahassee, FL, and Martha Johnson of Chapel Hill, NC. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Evelyn (Ryan) Norris, Linzie B. Johnson Jr., TyDaja Manigault, Raymond Manigault Jr., Aniya Johnson; two great grandchildren, (Sebastian and Asher Norris); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Public visitation will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00PM at the mortuary. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1:00PM at Hammond Grove Word Power Ministry Cemetery. All CDC, social distance, and face covering guidelines will be observed.

W.H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

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Sister Pat Johnson, we pray that GOD will strengthen you and your family to do whatever is needed to get through today and the days to come. GOD will supply all your needs, just ask Him. He promised! We love and thére is nothing you can do about it! We are here if you need us. Love you John and Jessie J Reeder. ❤️&🙏

Condolences to the Johnson family as you are grieving the loss of your precious loved one. Rest in Heavenly peace Lt. Johnson,
-Officer Ivey R.C.C.I

To the PWM Martha Johnson and The Johnson Family, May your hearts find peace and tranquility through the healing power of love, hope and light...I offer my sincerest condolences to you all during this time of unrest. May God's love be your strength and comfort. RW Sis. Tia M. Verrett Grand Chapter Treasurer The Regular Grand Chapter of Virginia

My family and I would like to offer our sincere condolences to Dr. Martha Johnson and her family. May God contiune to keep, uplift, comfort, and shower you all with beautiful memories of Mr. Linzie Johnson.