George Stephen Johnson

George Stephen Johnson obituary, Chattanooga, TN

George Stephen Johnson

George Johnson Obituary

Visit the Lane Funeral Home and Crematory - South Crest Chapel - Rossville website to view the full obituary.
George Stephen Johnson, 86, of East Ridge, TN, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was a longtime member of Northside Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. George served our country in the U.S. Army. He loved to watch auto-racing, especially Nascar and Formula One racing.

George was born on September 28, 1938, in Chattanooga to the late Donald Meredith and Elizabeth Johnson.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph M. Johnson.

George is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rebecca Johnson; his children, Stephen Johnson and Stephanie (Chris) Harris; his grandchildren, Brittany Harris and Kacee Michel; his 6 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

A private tournament will take place at Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga.

Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, 833 Chickamauga Ave., Rossville, GA 30741.
Lane Funeral Home and Crematory - South Crest Chapel - Rossville

833 Chickamauga Avenue, Rossville, GA 30741

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