Willie Edward Johnson

Willie Edward Johnson, 60, of Morganton, NC passed away Friday, April 10, 2026.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 14, 1965, he was the son of Joe P. Johnson and the late Pauline Bethea Johnson.

Willie was a member and deacon of Hopewell Baptist Church. He was proud to be from New York and enjoyed being outdoors any chance he could. He loved music, and he would wake up early just to play guitar. Willie also loved his family and spoke to them every day.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tabitha Stewart Johnson; sons, Deuremus Johnson and Tyshawn Best (Chantel); daughters, Jamera Stewart and Tia Stewart; grandchildren, Mila, Kanan, Jeremiah, and Ameera; siblings, Randy Johnson, Wanda Bynum, Regina Smith (Walter), Joe Johnson (Noreen), Leshinda Johnson, and Paul Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A celebration of Willie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Braden Martin officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.