Howard Johnson
June 26, 1952 ~ January 22, 2026
Asheville Butterfly TrailHoward Preston Johnson, 73, of Leicester, son of the late James P. Johnson and Annie Mae Burrell, passed into Heaven on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He has been the beloved husband to Jennifer Johnson for 50 wonderful years. He loved his family and life. He was employed by the City of Asheville Water Dept. for 17 years. He was a devoted volunteer fireman and EMT for Leicester Fire Department in the 1970s and 1980s.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Johnson, brother-in-law, Chris Wells; mother-in-law, Margaret Wells; sisters, Bobbie Jean Johnson and Jesse Palumbo, of Maryland; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Paulette Drury, and brothers, Lewis Johnson and George Johnson.
Burial will take place at Brick Church Cemetery, Leicester. Details for the funeral service will be announced as soon as they are available.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Jennifer, sorry to hear of Howard’s passing. I have not seen you all in many years but I remember the times of you working on the triumph. May God comfort you during this time.