Lonnie Johnson

March 18, 1930 - June 25, 2018

LONNIE JOHNSON (Lonnie Boy), was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee, March 18, 1930 and departed this life on June 25, 2018. He was the baby boy of the late Leonard and Lou Della Stovall Johnson. Preceded in death by Sisters, Louise, Aileen, Lacey and brothers, Leon Johnson and Elroy Kelley; Grandson, David Shelton. He received his early education in the Davidson County Public School System. Was married to Laura Moore Johnson-Tucker. Durning this period he learned to be a Man, a Father and a Provider. He did not only raise his children, but became a caretaker of his wife’s sibling upon the passing of their parents. He was a strong man durning the hard times of the depression years. He worked hard and went on to make a career for himself as a Driver for the DET Distribution Co., where he was involved with the Truckers Union until his retirement. He professed a hope in Christ at age 38 years old, and later united with Patterson Memorial Methodist Church, under the guidance of Rev. Jury Turner. There he sung in the Choir, being proud of his bass voice, until relocation prevented his regular attendance. He was a praying man, for at a young age he learn to trust God for his journey. He was known to many as “Mr. Lonnie”, PaPa Lonnie to his grandchildren, he was Lonnie Boy to his friends and affectionately known to his sisters, brothers and Dad as “SONNY”, and to his children he was “DADDY”. He leaves to cherish his memories, devoted daughter, Evangelist Dr. Sherrell (Minus) Batey, Janice Norman, Barbara Johnson; Sons, Robert Gooch and Tyrone Aver; Loving granddaughters, Shalonda Batey, Tawanda (Hollis) Britton, Melissa Johnson, Aleisha (Anthony) Crockett, Takira and Lakira Gooch; Grandsons, his faithful barber, Emanuel Batey, Rodney (Donna) Shelton and Thomas TJ (DeShonda) Norman, Jr; loving great grandchildren, Isaiah Batey and Zyon Batey; Sister-in-law, Clara Kelley, a future generation of 25 great grand and 6 great-great grandchildren and a host of others relatives and friends. Going home, going home I’m jus’ going home Quiet like, some still day I’m jus’ going home.