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Arthur Lee Johnson, 87, of Lugoff, South Carolina passed away quietly at home on June 30, 2012. Mr. Johnson was the son of Arthur Whitfield Johnson and Julia Pankey Seymour.
He was a World War II United States Navy veteran and served in the Pacific Theater. He was retired from the South Carolina National Guard with 37 years service. His awards and decorations include: the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, United States Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Active State Service Medal, American Defense Medal, and the National Guard Retirement Medal. On October 30, 1998 the SCNG Unit Training Site at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where he was Shop Supervisor for many years was dedicated in his honor.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Camden, South Carolina, where he served as Department Director of Sunday School, Sunday School Teacher, and Deacon. He was a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge 173.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 68 years, Ellen Watts Johnson; daughters, Dr. Victoria Johnson Killen, York, SC and Deborah Ellen Johnson, Florence, SC; a son, Patrick Lee Johnson, Spring Hill, Fla.; sister, Betty Johnson Baker, Kingstree, SC; and brothers William Clyde Johnson, Hartsville, SC, Charles Ralph Johnson, Cheraw, SC, Aubrey E. Johnson, Murrells Inlet, SC, James Harrison Johnson, Colorado Springs, Co., and Bobby J. Johnson, Kaysville, Utah. He is also survived by grandchildren, Jay Killen, Elizabeth K. Miles, Anne Katherine Killen, Hope Mims, Bryan Johnson, Whit Johnson, and Rachel Johnson. He is survived by ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Camden, SC at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 3, 2012. A private burial will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, SC. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 1201 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Johnson
July 12, 2012
My father was a very special person, I wish I could tell everyone how much he meant to me in my life. We all adored him and looked to him for guidance in all that we pursued in life. I've never known anyone who accomplished so much with so little help. He taught us all about life by example. I am so thankful I had him in my life for so long.I will always miss his presence but I will work towards being the kind of person he would expect me to be.
Billie Currence SMJ Ret.
July 5, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of Arthur passing I knew him well I worked with him for many years at at the SCNG UTES FT. JACKSON. He knew me as FUZZ.
Tracy Faile
July 5, 2012
Mr. J was truly the best neighbor anyone could ever ask for. We loved him very much. Mrs. J please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. With Love.
Ellen Johnson
July 3, 2012
The love of my life for sixty-eight years!
Kenneth Chandler
July 3, 2012
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
July 2, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My dad was also a WWII veteran - they were truly the "greatest generation". I am praying for your family. Frances Adams
Monty Jett
July 2, 2012
My condolences and prayers are with you Hope and your Mother and family. Respectfully,
Ashley Bennett Tyler
July 2, 2012
I am so sad to hear of Arthur's passing. He was a great man and I have so many wonderful memories of him and your entire family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Mims
July 2, 2012
We are so sorry about the loss of Hope's grandfather. Our prayers are with you during this time. Sincerely, Herbert and Linda Mims
Pamela Johnson
July 2, 2012
To all the family members during this difficult time, may God comfort you and give you strength. He was a wonderful Father-in-law and great man, who will be greatly missed.
Pamela Johnson
July 2, 2012
In loving memory to my Father-in-law. He was truly a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. Prayers of comfort during these difficult times to all the family.
Dewey & Myrtle Griggs
July 2, 2012
Ellen and Vickey: Mother and I have you in our hearts and prayers. We remember all the wonderful times that we shared with Arthur and you.
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