Clarence Herman Johnson

It is with great sadness that the family of Herman Johnson, age 71, beloved husband, father and grandfather announce his passing on September 19, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born August 25, 1947 in Halifax County Virginia to the late Clarence Benjamin Johnson and Enolia Clay Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Wayne Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Buck Johnson; three sons, Byron Scott Johnson (Brandy Proctor), Daniel Christopher Johnson (Katie Johnson), Shaun Michael Johnson (Tonya Johnson); brother Danny Ray Johnson and sister Wendy Johnson Driskill. He is also survived by his five grandchildren - Austin, Alexander, Jeremy, Brooks and Connor - who were the joy of his life. He was a proud graduate of Virginia Tech and embodiment of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). He was a tireless contributor to the Rocky Mount community over the past three decades as manager of the Kmart through his retirement in 2005 and active member of the Lions Club until his passing. Those who desire can make a memorial donation in memory of Herman by following his example of quietly taking care of those in need within your community. To help, to serve, to make things right and not leave it to someone else will honor his memory and the example he set for his children and grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesday, September 25, with the funeral service at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 26 in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC. Burial will take place at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Visitation Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services 661 English Rd Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> (252) 937-8886 --> | Tuesday 9/25, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Location Not Available Wednesday 9/26, 11:00 am