Benjamin Alexander Johnson
April 13, 1940 ~ September 21, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Benjamin Alexander Johnson, 69, of Yale Ave., Asheville, died on Monday, September 21, 2009, at his residence.
A native of Jackson Co., Mr. Johnson was a son of the late John and Missouri Buchanan Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Gaynell Cochran Johnson; and brothers, Billy and Burnell Johnson
Mr. Johnson retired from Volvo Construction.
He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Johnson, of Charleston, SC; son, Michael Johnson and wife Pam, of Canton; sisters, Dixie McHone, Mary Holland, Pat Allen, and Wilhemina Biddix; brothers, Hampton Johnson, Theodore A. Johnson; and his grandchildren who meant the world to Papaw, Austin and Sarah Johnson.
A funeral service for Mr. Johnson will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Cayton officiating. Interment will follow at Parris Cemetery, in Sylva. There will be a celebration of Mr. Johnson's life following the service in Sylva at Michael and Pam's home, 14 Hy-Vu Drive, Canton.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Mike and Tammy we just want you to know that you are in our hearts and prayers during the time of your loss. He will be missed by many. He was a joy to be around and was loved by many. We are here for you if you need anything just give us a call. We love you.
Bens Aunt Bertie woodards family would like to say how sorry we are for your loss-we have good memories of him while living here on pumpkin town –he was a very good looking man and a very good husband to Gaynell -our thoughts are with you all Minnie Buchanan
Mike, Pam and family,
I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerly Glenda and Raymond Davis
Tammy, I am so sad to hear about your dads passing, I know this time is very hard for you,but I am so glad that it happened the way it did. Being there at the end is an unexplainable event and I’m so glad you got to share that moment and be there with him. I’m glad things were ‘right’ with him when he passed. I love you and I am here for you.
So sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. We were very good friends and I use to work with Gaynell. Sure will misss him. Will be thinking of you during this time of grief. Prayerfully, Charles Christy
Tammy & Mike,
Tony & I are so sorry about your Dad. We use to eat with him lots at the Burger King. I knew he had been sick for quite some time but didn’ realize he had gotten worse. We hope to see you at the funeral home. We love you people and will be praying for you during this difficult time. Love you, Tony & Frances
Tammy & Mike
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I pray you will find peace and comfort.
Mike and Tammy i am so sorry of the loss of your dad and my brother i will miss him so much and Pumpkin Town will not be the same anymore without him visting when he needed to come home back to his roots he came back a month ago and told the home place good bye.Love you all Wilhelmina
I AM Sorry to hear of Ben Passing Lynda Buchanan Rudy Seagoville Texas
I AM Sorry to hear of Ben Passing Lynda Buchanan Rudy Seagoville Texas
To Ben’s Family. I am so sorry to hear of Ben’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Ben’s Family is in our thoughts and prayers
Mike and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad, I saw him up on Haywood Rd a couple times recently. He was a real cool guy. You all are in our prayers.
Doug and Caye
Mike and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Your Friends from Walmart Niecie and Susie
Mike and Tammy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Tammy,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I would see him drive by almost on a daily basis when I lived on State St, Stogy in hand waving. Never forget the simple things in life.
Mike and Family,
It’s hard to believe that we will never see Mr. Johnson walk into the credit union again, he always brought smiles to our faces. He will be greatly missed by so many people. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
From all the girls at United Federal Credit Union.
Mike and Family,
It’s hard to believe that we will never see Mr. Johnson walk into the credit union again, he always brought smiles to our faces. He will be greatly missed by so many people. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
From all the girls at United Federal Credit Union.
Greatly admired by others and loved by tons around all places he walked.
Tammy and Mike,
Real sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing, seems like I’ve known him all my life. He and your Mother were two of my Mother’s (Hazel)very best friends and were like family to all of us. They were great folks. Mike Reid
Tammy, Mike and family,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.I have many fond memories of Ben and Gaynell,they were two great people.I am so glad the two of you were there for him.God Bless you all…
Mike and Tammy
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of Ben always brings a smile to my face. May peace fill your hearts today and always.
Mike & Tammy,
Just a note to let you know that both of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’ll always remember your Dad’s positive outlook and ability to live life to the fullest as one of the ‘Johnson traits’ your Dad fulfilled. Candidly, I will never forget Uncle Ben’s ability to leave my Mom and her sisters speechless with his straight forward comments and opinions.
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Dear Tammy and Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. I just found out or I would have been at one of the services. Your father was a great man and I’m sure he and your mom are having a great reunion up above. Love you guys!
Ben was a great man!!!! he was always so cheerful and always there for anyone who needed help! i remember going to the ramp festival with ben and my papaw and much fun it was just to listen to my papaw and ben go back a forth over the people driving in front of us. and then ben would just go ‘ah hell.’ it was th funniest thing! it will be different next summer not seeing him walking up hudson st. or going down to sit on the porch with him! he will be missed very much! praying for you johnson family!!!
Mike and Tammy I’m so sorry for the lost of your father, I was out of town. He was a great man, we will miss him . Your parents were great. I will remember all the good times at the ball field, and know that your sadness will pass with time,thinking of you.