Johnson

OXFORD Ga. — The Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr. of Oxford, Ga., died January 19, 2025.

A graduate of Emory University, as a United Methodist minister from 1950 to 1994, the Rev. Johnson served the following appointm ents: Carrollton First as associate pastor; then these South Georgia congregations: Martha Bowman (Macon); Alpha (Bloomingdale)/Meldrim; White Bluff (Savannah); Baxley First/Graham; Park Avenue (Valdosta); Statesboro First; Perry.

As superintendent, the Rev. Johnson served the Thomasville District, Epworth by the Sea/St Simons Island, and the Waycross District.

As a retired supply pastor, he then served Mansfield UMC. In retirement, the Johnsons moved to Mrs. Johnson’s homeplace in Oxford where they were active at Allen Memorial UMC, continued and expanded W.A. Carlton's muscadine vineyards and camellias, and planted new patches of daylilies, blueberries, irises, roses, blackberries, and more.

Rev. Johnson became an active member of The Kiwanis Club in Covington. They were both active in the Oxford Historical Cemetery non-profit and more.

Rev. Johnson was preceded in death by wife, Emmie Stewart Carlton Johnson; parents, George M. and Louise H. Johnson; older siblings, George, Jr. and Betsy J. Carter; and in-laws, W.A. and Annie Lou B. Carlton.

He is survived by three children, Tom, Jr. of Pine Mountain, Ga., Nancy (Jeff) of North Hall, Ga., and Betsy (John) of Roswell, Ga.; six grandchildren, Melissa (Ryan), Russell, Jesse (Shay), Emmy (Micah), Evan and Thomas III (C'Lee); three great grandchildren, Caleb, Noah and Jude; five nieces and nephews; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Epworth by the Sea, St Simons Island, The Methodist Home for Children and Youth, Macon, The Vashti Center, Thomasville, The Open Door Community House, Columbus, The League of the Good Samaritan, Magnolia Manor, Americus. Addresses can easily be located on those websites.