Major Randolph Johnson, "Skinny", 86, was born on May 26, 1936 in Conway, Horry County, South Carolina. He was married to his late wife Margaret Louise Johnson, for more than 30 years. He relocated to be cared for by family to North Augusta, SC.
Skinny was a member of Poplar United Methodist Church and a member of Woodmen of the World for 70 years. He retired from Southern Asphalt. After retirement, he returned to his passion, farming, for the Durant Farms In Aynor, SC, until the age of 82. His dream in his later years was to return to the farm to work.
He was an avid fisherman, which included crabbing and picking up oysters in Murrells Inlet for family and friends oyster roasts. He was a teller of tales, the light of every room he entered, always cracking a joke and making everyone around him laugh and smile.
Major Randolph Johnson is survived by his children, Children: Wanda Johnson O'Hara (Roger Dodd), King City, CA, Randy Lee Todd, Trenton, SC, Brenda Johnson Jennings (Gregg) North Augusta, SC, Pamela Teresa Johnson (Paul Arrowood), Harlem, GA, a brother, John Daniel Johnson, Conway, SC, four grandchildren, and eight greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Louise Johnson, father, Major Odell Johnson, mother, Lula Jane Johnson, and his brother, James Lavern Johnson.
Memorial services will be held at Poplar United Methodist Church on July 16, 2022 at 2pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Poplar United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund; 5095 Hwy 701 North, Conway, SC 29526.
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