Eugene Franklin Johnson, 92, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday morning, November 1, 2023, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.
Born in Urbana, OH June 12, 1931, he lived in Ohio for many years before moving to Pierce County in 2000. He went to work for International Harvester for a short time before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force where he was a flight line mechanic working on military jets. Following his time in the service he went back to work for International Harvester (later Navistar) where he would retire in 1980. He also farmed during this time. Once he moved to Pierce County, he went to work for the McNeal’s in Waycross delivering lawn mowers.
A true Jack-of-all-trades, he could do and fix anything whether it was mechanical or electrical. He loved to hunt and had an extensive gun collection. He also enjoyed collecting bayonets and lanterns. He loved to travel and make memories for his family. While in Ohio, he was a member of Living Waters Church of God in Marysville but since moving to Blackshear, he was a member of New Life Church.
He was a son of the late Harrison and Savannah Georgia Miller Johnson. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Mollie Faye Hickox Johnson, who passed away August 15 of this year; his son-in-law, Robert Rommel; his sister, Janet Dixon and both of his brothers, Robert Johnson and James “Jim” Johnson.
Survivors include his daughter, Vickie Rommel, Blackshear; his grandchildren, Tiffany and Michael Altman and Kyle and Shawna Carter; his great-grandchildren, Daniel Flowers and Savannah Flowers and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 3, from the Blackshear Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Dixon and Pastor Andy Peacock officiating.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
