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Rev. Thomas Johnson, Sr.

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Rev. Thomas Johnson, Sr.

Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr.

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Rev. Thomas Johnson, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 12, 2025.

The Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr.

1929 - 2025

The Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr. of Oxford, Georgia, died January 19, 2025, age 95 1/2.

A graduate of Emory University, as a United Methodist minister from 1950 to 1994, he served the following appointments: Carrollton First as associate pastor; then these South Georgia congregations: Martha Bowan (Macon); Alpha (Bloomingdale)/Meldrim; White Bluff (Savannah); Baxley First/Graham; Park Avenue (Valdosta); Statesboro First; Perry. As superintendent he served the Thomasville District, Epworth by the Sea/St Simons Island, and the Waycross District. As a retired supply pastor, he then served Mansfield UMC.

In retirement, the Johnsons moved to Mrs. Johnson's homeplace in Oxford, Georgia where they were active at Allen Memorial UMC, continued and expanded W.A. Carlton's muscadine vineyards and camellias, and planted new patches of daylilies, blueberries, irises, roses, blackberries, and more. He became an active member of The Kiwanis Club, Covington, and they were both active in the Oxford Historical Cemetery non-profit and more.

Rev. Johnson was preceded in death by wife, Emmie Stewart Carlton Johnson; parents, George M. & Louise H. Johnson; older siblings, George, Jr. & Betsy J. Carter; and in-laws, W.A. & Annie Lou B. Carlton. He is survived by three children - Tom, Jr. of Pine Mountain, Nancy (Jeff) of N. Hall, & Betsy (John) of Roswell - six grandchildren - Melissa (Ryan), Russell, Jesse (Shay), Emmy (Micah), Evan, & Thomas III (C'Lee) - & three g-grandchildren: Caleb, Noah & Jude - five nieces and nephews & numerous great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Epworth by the Sea, St Simons Island, The Methodist Home for Children and Youth, Macon, The Vashti Center, Thomasville, The Open Door Community House, Columbus, The League of the Good Samaritan, Magnolia Manor, Americus. Addresses can easily located on those websites. Please, NO Flowers.

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