Leo Melton Johnson, 76, of Screven, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his residence.
Born in Homerville October 3, 1946, he had lived in Millwood for a few years prior to moving to Screven. He was retired from Mullis Logging where he had been a truck driver. He had also worked as a mechanic and for an off-shore rigging company. He loved being outdoors whether it was fishing or cleaning/raking his yard. He also enjoyed traveling. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was a son of the late Leo Hardy and Doma Lucille Smith Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Bama” Henning Johnson, Screven; eight children, Missy (David) Thrift, Waycross, Kelsey Johnson, Screven, Sadie Johnson, Acme, PA, Julianna (Robbie) Tiner, Mershon, Andrew Johnson and Seth (Mercedes) Johnson, all of Waycross, Steve (Kristy) Musgrove, Naylor and Brian Musgrove, Argyle; three sisters, Carolyn (Don) Koski and Ann (Danny) Cox, all of Kingsland, and Karen (Timmy) Carter, Waynesville; a brother, Kevin (Selina) Coleman, Valdosta; 22 grandchildren, Brittani Duggan, Rylan Thrift, Bodan Braswell, Emma Braswell, Mika Braswell, Sophie Johnson, Megan Musgrove, Alex Tiner, Tyler Tiner, Chance Tiner, Calliope Souris, Persephone Souris, Penelope Souris, Matthew Moon, Nickali Johnson, Annelise Johnson, Mila Johnson, Courtney Steedley, Summer Musgrove, Annabelle Musgrove, Dillion Musgrove and Chloe Musgrove; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorialization is by cremation.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
