Van

Johnson

Mr. Van Johnson, Age 61, a native of Kent, OH (raised in Gosport, AL) and a resident of Riverdale, GA was born September 30, 1956 to the late Claudia Johnson. Van was raised in Gosport, AL under the loving care of his maternal grandparents, the late Lem Johnson and the late Willie Mae Hollins Johnson.

Van was a 1974 graduate of Clarke County High School where he was a defensive tackle on the Bulldog Football Team. Van was very well liked and never met a stranger. If anyone could brighten your day, it was Van Johnson.

In addition to his mother and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Omeria Love Johnson. At the time of his death, Van was employed with Benning Construction Company.

He is survived by two sons, Lee-Austin Johnson of Boston, MA and Van Duncan Johnson of California; three aunts, Rosia Maclin (devoted) of Riverdale, GA; Ella M. Johnson and Barbara Johnson, both of Mobile, AL. Van will also be fondly remembered by a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 26, 2017, 2pm at Wilson Chapel Cemetery, Grove Hill, AL; Rev. Raymond Hollins, officiating.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro, GA and Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.