Albert Johnson

Mr. Albert Johnson, 77, of Ararat, NC, passed away at Northern Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Shelby Gap, KY, to the late Bertha Caudill and George Adam Johnson. Mr. Johnson graduated from Berea College in December of 1970. Mr. Johnson retired from the Surry County Tax Department, where he was a property appraiser. Al was a kind and generous person who never met a stranger and often had a story to share about whatever the subject. Al loved people and always saw their best characteristics. Al would do anything for anyone and could be found fixing a computer, repairing a car, and maybe even working on someone’s plumbing. Most important of all, Al had a superb sense of humor and could always find the amusing aspect in a situation. Al was a wonderful and thoughtful person who will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him. Mr. Johnson attended Little Mountain Baptist Church in Ararat, NC, where he served the Lord faithfully. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Rita Watson Johnson, of 54 years; sisters and brother, Georgene Adkins, Mary Marasa, Emma Batchelor, Wanda Sexton, and Victor Johnson (Sharon); several nieces and nephews; many other family members and friends; and his special pet, Sally. In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by a brother, James Johnson; a sister, Joe Ann Phelps; and a niece, Rebecca Sexton. Mr. Johnson will lie-in-state Friday, August 2, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 PM, with the funeral following at 2:00 PM at Little Mountain Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home. The Johnson family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Emergency Room Staff and Intensive Care Unit of Northern Regional Hospital. The family would also like to thank the extended family, church family, and friends for all the love and support over the last few days.