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Thomas Johnson Obituary
September 14, 1929 - January 19, 2025
Oxford, Georgia - 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); and three g-grandchildren: Caleb, Noah & Jude, five nieces and nephews, and 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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Mae
July 25, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Hal "Cole" Waters, Jr.
March 16, 2025
Tom, Nancy and Betsy, I loved the time ya'll spent with us in Statesboro. I cherish the memories of such a tight-knit MYF group we had...always doing something! I remember your Dad as a good, gentile, but strict man and a good bird hunter too! May our savior give all of you his peace.
Byron and Diane Toney
March 15, 2025
We are C'Lee's grandparents and had the distinct pleasure of meeting Thomas III 's grandfather. Such a delightful gentleman who served well. May he rest in peace and may his family and friends be blessed with the memories.
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