Steve Denver Johnson

Steve Denver Johnson, 67, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Saturday July 12, 2025, at his home.

Celebration of life will be held 1pm Wednesday, July 23 at Promise City Church, 901 South Church St. Salisbury NC 28144. 

Steve was born March 12, 1958, in Carter County, TN to the late Myrtle B. and Denver Johnson. He dedicated many years of his life to the construction industry, with his longest tenure as a skilled heavy equipment operator at Rae Construction. Even outside of work, his hands were rarely idle. He had a passion for woodworking, crafting everything from furniture to birdhouses. A lover of the outdoors, he also enjoyed tending his garden. Known for his hearty meals, he took pride in being a true ‘country cook’, sharing his creations with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Allen Johnson and a sister Donna Johnson.

He is survived by his devoted wife Margaret Eubanks Johnson; children, Roger (Christie), Steven, Angela, Matthew and Meghan (Jeremy); grandchildren, Jacob, Nicole, Olivia, Mikayla, David, Riley, Timothy and Jonathan; a brother N.L. Johnson; sisters Beverly and Joyce; stepmother Rosie Johnson; stepsiblings Scott and Anita; as well as special family, Hector, Mary, Melissa, Danny, Jose, Virginia and Maria Ayala.

Memorials in Steve’s memory may be made to Promise City Church, P.O. Box 2553 Salisbury, NC 28145.