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Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
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1546 Chestnut Dale Road, Newland, NC 28657
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Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of NewlandCecil Johnson Obituary
Born August 28, 1947, in Crossnore, NC, the son of the late Cecil Johnson and Estelle "Johnson" Vance of Crossnore, NC.
Preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Rippy Johnson; father, Cecil Johnson; mother, Estelle "Johnson" Vance; brothers, Larry Johnson and Shirle Johnson; and grandson, Connor Lewis.
Gary leaves behind three daughters, Cherie Johnson (son-in-law Chuck Lewis) of Newland, NC, Kari Johnson-Dean (son-in-law Brook Dean) of Newland, NC, and Angela Nohrn (son-in-law Rob Nohrn) of Boerne, TX, along with two adopted children, Kristi Adams and Delane Tomlinson, of Greenwood, SC. Multiple grandchildren: Joshua Lewis, Michael Lewis, Austin Lewis, Nate Lewis, Linsey Nohrn, Taylor Nohrn, Saddie Nohrn, and Clay Adams. Five great-grandchildren: Jackson Lewis, Lily Lewis, Raelyn Lewis, Ava Lewis, Braxton Lewis, Isaac Herbert, and Jordan Herbert, and a great/great-grandchild, Bexley Herbert.
Major Cecil Johnson retired with a successful military career in the US Army after 20 years of distinguished service. After the military, Gary also retired from years in engineering and design in the communications/fiber business.
A special thank you to the nurses and staff at Amorem Hospice of Boone, NC, and Kyla Wise of Spruce Pine, NC.
Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, May 2 @ 1pm at the family farm located at 1546 Chestnut Dale Road, Newland, NC 28657.
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Upcoming Events
May
2
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Family Farm
1546 Chestnut Dale Road, Newland, NC 28657
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland