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1957
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Michael Johnson Obituary
Greenville
Michael Allgood Johnson, 58, husband of his devoted and loving wife, Tammy Kiser Johnson, died Sunday, April 26, 2015 after a courageous six year battle with cancer.
Born in Greenville, he was the son of Nancy Allgood Johnson and the late Albert Lafayette Johnson, Jr.
Mike was a 1975 graduate of Liberty High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wofford College in 1979. While at Wofford, he was twice treasurer of the student body and president of Nu Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1982. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he was a former Sunday School teacher and a member of the Flock Sunday School Class. He was formerly on the board of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and a member of The Carolinian Debutante Club.
Mike was Vice President of his family business, Old Colony Furniture Company, and was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend.
Mike leaves a legacy of deep and devoted love for his wife and family, who in turn absolutely adored him. He was kind, highly respected, loyal, and a gentleman in all aspects of his life.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are his four children, Michael A. Johnson, Jr., Caroline Lillie Johnson, Tucker A. Johnson, and John L. "Jack" Johnson; brothers, Albert "Al" L. Johnson III and James E. "Jim" Johnson.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. in the church parlor at First Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the church. A private committal will be held.
A special thank you to Dr. Larry Gluck, Julie Martin, and the wonderful nurses at the GHS Cancer Center and Institute.
Memorials may be made to ITOR (Institute for Translational Oncology Research), Office of Philanthropy, 300 E. McBee Ave., Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29601 or First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee.com.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Johnson
May 19, 2015
Dear Tammy, Al and JimI am so saddened to learn of Michael's passing.he was always so wonderful to me at the store and helped me all of these years..he always had a wonderful spirit and smile and I will miss him immeasurablyyou are in my prayers.love Carole Spooner Greenville SC
Deb Shupe
April 30, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Katie Beeson
April 30, 2015
Dear Jim, I am deeply saddened by your loss of Michael. I know the days ahead will be very difficult for all of you. I am remembering you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sincere Sympathy, Katie Beeson
John "Perk" Perkinson
April 29, 2015
My brother, you were the president my pledge year. We went to Duke for conference together that year and you consoled me when my father died unexpectedly the following year. There are few men you meet in your life that are as fine as you. Phi Phi KA
latasha Alston
April 29, 2015
Caroline you and your family are in my prayers.
Lisa &Al Kiser
April 29, 2015
Tammy, Caroline and Family - Mike had one of the sweetest spirits and smiles for everyone he met. We are so sorry to hear of his passing but rejoice that he is with Jesus. We are praying for each of you today and in the difficult days ahead.
Terri Stafford
April 29, 2015
So sorry to hear that the world has lost another wonderful human being. We all send our sympathy and love to you and the children during this difficult time. Our thoughts will be with you all.
Gloria Hallman
April 28, 2015
May you feel God's love in a special way as you celebrate the life and love of the precious one that has been a part of you. Love and prayers are with you.
Bill Cunningham
April 28, 2015
Mike was one of the best of us. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Doug and Anne Harvey
April 28, 2015
The Harvey Family wants the entire family to know what a bright light Mike was to our family over the last 40 years of doing business with the family. What an beautiful smile he always had. May God bring you His peace as you walk these difficult days.
Doug and Anne Harvey
Doug and Anne Harvey
April 28, 2015
Mike was such a bright light in the furniture world. We had 40 years and 3 generations to know him and he remained the same honest, smiling Godly person the entire 40 years. He was a champion in the industry and a great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. He fought an excellent firght. Blessing and Peace, Doug and Anne Harvey
Sarah Brown
April 28, 2015
Tammy, I am so very sorry about Mike's death. You two shared the most beautiful love story. Know that you and the children are in my prayers.
Caroline Tompkins Reynolds
April 28, 2015
Tammy, please know how much I'm thinking of you and all the family. Love to you all.
Cindy Sanders Sluder
April 28, 2015
To the family of Michael, I'm so sorry for your loss. Michael was a kind and caring friend at LHS. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Shirley Moore Pilgrim
April 28, 2015
so sorry to hear of Michael's passing.He was so nice to all of us at Liberty High School.Prayers are coming to your family.
Dave Davis
April 27, 2015
Mike was sincere, honest and a true Christian gentleman. I met him at Wofford College when we were fraternity brothers of Nu Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. It has been an honor to call him "
Melody Lyda -Young
April 27, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Michael as a truly kind and gentle man. He made an impact on the class of 1975 and will always be remembered.
Shelia Wooten Ogles
April 27, 2015
Michael was always polite and caring at school. He was so well liked by all who knew him. The class of 1975 last a wonderful person. The loss of a husband is hard but your family and children will be the best healing you can get, My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. Never give up,we will see him again. God Bless this family in these next days and weeks to come.
David and Shelia Tinsley
April 27, 2015
David and I would like to offer our sincere condolences. David and Michael were classmates at LHS, (Class of 1975). Such fond memories of such a fine person.
Our prayers are that you'll be blessed with peace and comfort.
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