Joseph R. Johnson

December 17, 1942 - June 9, 2020

Joseph R.Johnson, age 77 of Gray, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home. He was the son of the late Willie Lee and Stella Lee Reese Johnson born to them on December 17, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Navy and took pride in his service. He united in marriage to Sylvia Leavell and to this union two loving sons were born. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Hawthorne. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia; his sons: Joel Johnson (Martha) and Randall Johnson (Cameron); Grandchildren: Zachary Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Gavin Johnson and Kate Johnson; his loving dog, Abbey; two sisters: Millie Elrod and Martha Morgan, and lifelong friend John McDaniel, who served alongside Joseph in the Navy. Funeral services for Joseph Johnson will be conducted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 11:00A.M. in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City with Dale Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Joel Johnson, Randall Johnson, Mike Morgan, James Hawthorne, and John McDaniel serving as pallbearers. For those wishing to attend the graveside service, Mountain Home National Cemetery is requiring all guests to wear a face mask while on cemetery grounds. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 15, 2020 after 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Services 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City, TN 37604 (423-610-7171) is honored to serve the Johnson Family.