Blaine Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON, Blaine Blaine Bubba Johnson, Jr., age 72, of Del Rio, died Sunday, October 5, 2008. He was born October 7, 1935 in Wagener, SC to the late Evelyn and Blaine Johnson. He attended the Citadel and the University of South Carolina. He previously belonged to the Sinclair Masonic Lodge #154 AFM, Columbia, SC, the Scottish Rite, Charleston, SC and Omar Shrine Temple, Charleston, SC where he served on the Director Staff. He was active in the Junior Chamber of Commerce and awarded the International Title of Senator. He was also a member of the JAYCEES holding many offices. Blaine was also an amateur radio operator N4CII , and a member of the Trident Amateur Radio Club. Blaine was a contractor and building inspector for Dorchester County. After retiring he and his wife became independent inspectors working for FEMA after numerous disasters. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Kay Gunnells Johnson of Del Rio, TN; daughters: Ginger J. Sottile of Isle of Palms, SC, Kathy Kay Zeke (Frank) Binsted, Newport, TN and Teresa P. Johnson of Newport, TN; son, Alan Blaine Johnson, III, of Del Rio, TN; grandchildren: Nicholas S. Sottile, Stephen R. Sottile, Sarah Kay Scooter (Michael) Church, Megan O. Kirk, Rebecca G. Clabough, Jessica E. Johnson; many great grandchildren; also several other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 11, 2008 between 4:00 and 6:00 PM in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston. He was cremated per his wishes. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.