Howard Dean Johnson III, 70, of Forest, Va., made a peaceful transition to meet his lord and savior on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born on February 12, 1949 in Bedford County, Va., the son of the late Howard and Malinda Phelps Johnson.
Howard attended Bedford County Schools.
Howard leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Lisa Renee Johnson and Jessica Annette Jenkins; one son, Reginald Wayne Johnson all of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Colmore and Deborah Fitch; two brothers, Curtis Johnson and Cleo Johnson all of Lynchburg and a host of nieces and nephews; family and friends
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Paul Baptist Church in Forest, Va. He will lie in repose one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Click here to view Howard’s video tribute.