Bennie Johnson

Mr. Bennie Earl Johnson, age 83 of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Carroll S. Roberson Hospice Center. Mr. Johnson was born in Bladen County on October 3, 1928, the son of the late Bertram and Ruth Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a radio personality, radio executive, professional musician and farmer. He served three years in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller.



Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Ruby Doris Johnson of the home; sons, Bennie E. Johnson II and wife Jimsey; Jonathan M. Johnson of Gastonia; his daughters, Susie Johnson Niarkas and husband Jim of Hairrensburg, Va.; Jacqueline Johnson of Lumberton; step-son, Winfred B. Johnson and step-daughter, Johanna Johnson and husband Art; six grandchildren; four step grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.



The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Trinity United Methodist Church from 12:45 until 1:45. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jay Winston officiating. Burial will follow at Old Trinity United Methodist Church.



In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to: Trinity United Methodist Church , Old Trinity Fund, PO Box 759 Elizabethtown, NC 28337.