Farris Thomas Johnson

Farris Thomas Johnson was born July 8, 1948 in Lavonia, GA (Franklin County) to the late Denver Johnson and the late Lizzie Knox-Johnson. He was called home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens GA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Edwina Scott Parks; four brothers, David Samuel, Rual, George Edwin, and Jeffery Donell Johnson; mother-in-­law, Lizzie M. White; sister-in-law, Edna Teasley; brothers-in-law, Buford Oglesby and Robert Smith.

Farris was a 1966 graduate of Franklin High & Trade School in Carnesville, GA. After graduation, he moved to Jamaica, NY and joined the United States Marine Corps from 1966 - 1970. Farris joined the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Lavonia, GA at an early age. Later, he moved his membership to Royston Grove Baptist Church in Royston, GA, where he served on the Trustee Board, was a member of the Mass Choir, and was an Asst. Superintendent of Sunday School. Furthermore, Farris also devoted his time as a Volunteer Van Driver and Service Officer helping Veterans.

He leaves to cherish his memory to his devoted wife, Willena Johnson; daughter, Trena L. Teasley; two grandsons, A’quavias and A’mir Jones; sister, Mary Sandra “San” Oglesby; five sisters-in-law, Teresa Johnson, Jo Ann (Watters) Butler, Connie White, Bonnie Smith, and Peggy (Bobby) Berryman; brother-in-law, Richard Teasley; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday February 20, 2021 at 2pm at The Christian Worship Assembly. Burial will be in Browns Grove Cemetery, Royston. Viewing will be held Friday February 19, 2021 from 2pm-6pm.

Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Royston, has charge of arrangements.