Willie Lee

Johnson

Willie Lee Johnson, a resident of Bigbee, Al., WAS BORN January 24, 1944 TO THE LATE Maggie Lee Boykin and the late W.L. Johnson.

He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Bethel Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his health fail. In 1965 , shortly after completing high school, Willie joined the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. While serving his country , he severely injured, but continued to serve well until he was honorably discharged in 1972.

Willie passed away peacefully on October 12. 2013, 12:45p.m. at Washington County Hospital, Chatom, AL. Preceding him in death were his brothers Robert Johnson, Alonzo Johnson, Ned Boykin, and Sammie L. Woodard.

Willie Lee Johnson touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. He maintained his sense of humor all the way to the end.

He will forever be remembered by his devoted wife of 39 years, Ceartha Johnson; to this union five children ; Sherlanda Johnson of Montgomery. AL; Katina Johnson Johnson of Bigbee, AL; Anuyanna (Bobby) Stevens of Bay Minette, AL; Ostranders "O.J." Johnson of Shubuta, MS; and Keiana Johnson of Montgomery, AL. Three older devoted children; Chanda Gatson of Philadelphia, PA; twin daughters, Sonja and Tonja Johnson; five devoted sisters; Frankie (Clarence) Holcombe, Frakville, AL; Inell Mitchell, Biloxi, MS; Idell Johnson, Foley, AL; Adelle Johnson, Foley, AL; and Gwen Cunningham, Daphne, AL; 12 special and devoted grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a goddaughter/niece, Roshonda Franks and Daniya Mitchell; a godson Brandon Davenport; two special nephews, Clarence Holcombe, Jr. and Ralph Abston; a host of nieces, Nephews, cousins, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and friends.

Rev. Anthony Kimbrough, Sr. Eulogist, Burial in the Church Cemetery.

Services Entrusted To Andrews Funeral Home Jackson, AL.