Stanley Lemuel Johnson, Jr.

Magnolia - Stanley Lemuel Johnson, Jr., 79, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Johnson was born February 16, 1945 in Duplin County, NC to the late Stanley Lemuel Johnson and Minnie Ozelle Mathis Johnson. 

Mr. Johnson is survived by daughters, Robin Hardison and husband, Jack of Mesic, NC and Lori Ann Jalbert and husband, Tim of Arapahoe, NC; grandchildren, Josh Hardison and wife, Tina, Dayna H. Simpson and husband, Samuel, Devan Banks, Jayda Caraway; and great grandchildren, Kandyce Hardison, Skilar Hardison, and Lane Simpson.  He is also survived by brother, Malcolm Johnson of South Carolina; sisters, Sue Bryan of Wallace and Brenda Jackson of Beulaville and brother-in-law, Charles Bryan.

​Family was a great asset to Stanley, Jr. You would often hear him talking about his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he dearly loved.  In addition, he had an unwavering love for uncles, aunts, cousin, nieces, and nephews.
He was known for his quick wit and always had a smile on his face. 
Stanley Jr. was an avid welder. During his career he was employed with Georgia Pacific, numerous shipyards, welded on many ships and barges.

In his later years after retirement, you  could find Stanley, Jr at KFC, Piggly Wiggly or Walmart where he would often greet customers while enjoying lunch at Subway and shooting the breeze with some of his close friends.

The family will have a celebration of his life Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm at Magnolia Methodist Church.

Everyone is invited to attend 407 W. Main St., Magnolia, NC 29453.

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