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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 (Delba), 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.
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Our deepest sympathy to Willie's family. We will miss him and his infectious smile at church. Gone too soon from this earth, but he's joyfully playing his music and singing in the Lord's choir now. May God's hand of comfort encompass each of you during these days of deep sorrow. Barry & Vanessa
praying for the family, my boys are going to miss your talks to them when they met you and to find out you married their sister (tab). you will truly be missed .
Willie is going to be missed here on this earth ! He always had a smile he shared with everyone at church . I will miss seeing him in the choir and sitting with his family . Prayers for each one of you as his presence will be missed . But know that God is your source of comfort at this time . He knows your pain and is there to comfort and hold each one of you . 🙌✝️🙏
Who would have known Friday would be the last day that we talked I am truly going to miss our conversations our laughs our talks of love life and spiritual things I'm going to miss you so much but I know you are at peace and I hope and pray one day we will all be reunited together I love you always and forever my brother. Forever in my heart or chain has lost another link April 10th 2026 😘😭🕊️💔❤️🙏🏾🕊️👑