Howard "Pop" Johnson, age 78 of Murphy, NC went to be with the Lord the evening of Sunday, June 26, 2016 after an extended illness surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was a native of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Edgar Johnson and Marie Clark Johnson Bolt. Howard enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. He also loved the outdoors and cooking. Howard worked for MGM Brakes for 45 years as a shipping clerk.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan from a previous marriage and two sisters, Alwayne and Liz.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Johnson; one son, Greg and his wife Kelly; one stepdaughter, Kimberly Rose Roach; three granddaughters, Emily, Natalie and Abby; and two sisters, Billie and Judy.
Funeral Service will be held at 7 PM, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Ned Golden will officiate. Music will be provided by Brenda Leek and Diane Russell. Burial will be in the Ogreeta Cemetery Thursday, June 30, 2016.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ogreeta Cemetery Fund, 55 Crystal Springs Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at
www.townson-rose.com
Elbert Edwin Timpson 
