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Joey Benjamin Johnson, 29, passed away on Monday, September 4. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 9 at 4:00 at the Church of God of Kenly, 7046 NC 581, Kenly, NC. Pastor Jason Gabbard will officiate. A private service will be held in Gloucester, VA at a later date.
Joey is survived by his son, Jace Johnson; mother, Arleigh Hogge of Gloucester, VA; father, Lewis Johnson and wife, Cathy of Bailey; sister, Heather Johnson and wife, Thais of Raleigh; sister, Becky Phillips of Wendell; brother, Grey Johnson of Bailey; and grandfather, Stephen Guy Hogge of Gloucester, VA; aunt and uncle, Diana and Gray Wooten of Gloucester, VA; uncle, Stephen A. Hogge and spouse, Jennylyn of Angeles, Philippines; aunt, Kim Creech and husband, Barry; aunt, Terri McCreary; and a host of loving cousins.
Joey was preceded in death by his grandmother, Araksy Hogge; grandmother, Doris Johnson; and grandfather, James “Pops” Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Open Door Recovery of Bailey, NC through CashApp $Lj1322457 or checks can be mailed to Bailey Church of God, 5918 Stott Street, Bailey, NC 27807.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
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