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Roger Wardell Johnson

Roger Wardell Johnson "Smirkey" left this journey to be with the Lord on June 13, 2011, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Lynchburg on April 15, 1956 to Jeanette Dolsey Johnson and the late Patrick Henry Johnson. He was preceded in death by one brother, Phillip Johnson; two sisters, Ruth Barbara Ann Abbitt and Jeanette Napier. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving devoted Queen, Darlene Johnson; stepdaughter, Shayna Bayes; four grand-

children; two god-daughters, Teah and Dominque Perkins; five brothers, James (Rosell, Carl (Carrie Mae), Howard, Herman (Sabrina) and Marvin; one sister, Odessa (James) Freeman, all Lynchburg; two sister-in-laws, Denise Johnson of Baltimore, Md. and Kathy (Warren) Campbell; a loving mother-in-law, Hilda McCray all of Amherst; a devoted friend, Richard Perkins.

A funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at St. Paul Baptist Church, Forest with Rev. Darnell Winston, officiating and Rev. Scottie Craft as eulogist. Interment will be in the Archer Creek Cemetery. Military honors will be given by the American Legion Post 16. Condolences may sent to www.Davis-Turner.com.

Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 16, 2011.

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Reva Cardwell Cosby

June 30, 2011

To the Johnson Family: Words truly cannot express the loss I feel so I know it is doubled for you. Smirk was the nicest person and so sincere. May God bless you and your family and may your memories bring you peace as you get through this period of sorrow.

Ricky and Crystal-Lisa Hayden

June 22, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Johnson
's Family. We are yet praying for yall family.

Preston Dee Dee Giles

June 22, 2011

Roger was a good man,we grew up together.I well miss him very much.My sympathy go's out to the Johnson Family.

June 21, 2011

" I was sorry to hear of my long time freind "Smirk" passing, we grew up together on the Hill and attended school throughout high school. I will always remember him as a good freind, I know that this was a great loss for his family and freinds like "Perk", but GOD knows best, so keep your head up. "Bernie Williams" Stafford, VA

Leander (Big Moose) Lacy

June 21, 2011

I was a classmate of Roger's during high school at E.C. Glass.He always kept you laughing but he was a serious person when he needed to be.I am truly sorry for your loss.May the Lord shine his light on your family during this time of sorrow.He will be missed by all.My sympathy goes out to all who knew him.

Darrel Ramage

June 20, 2011

I am very sorry to hear of Smirkeys passing. We were high school friends and had a great time at E.C. Glass. He will be missed. Much love to the Family. God will take of you.

vicki littles

June 20, 2011

My thoughts & prayers are with you Darlene! Litl vic

Charlie & Betty Rose

June 20, 2011

To OJ and family we were saddened to hear of the loss of your brother, Roger. May the Lord bless you and comfort you in your time of need.

Tiffany Blair

June 20, 2011

My heart goes out to the family. I'm glad I got a chance to work with Roger. He was a great person. He will surely be missed.

Lela Hamner & Family

June 19, 2011

So sorry to hear of the loss of Smirkey. He was a great man. We were in the same neighborhood. We lived on "H" street. My sincere sympathy goes out to the family.

June 18, 2011

Thank you Roger for everything that you did for GLTC and for me. I will be praying for your family during this time

camisha charlton

June 18, 2011

Darlene you and your family are in my prayer's, I love you alot , and may God be with you all at this time.

Larry Heidi & Megan Parker

June 18, 2011

You will surely be missed by GLTC
The family is in our prayers for comfort

Andrea Torode

June 18, 2011

Darlene my heart hurts for you my friend and sister in Christ. I am praying for you. God bless you.

FRANCINA BROWN

June 17, 2011

PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU DARLENE AND TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ROGER. ROGER WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON, AND HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

David jOHNSON

June 17, 2011

I LOVE UNCLE SMIRK,I WOULD MISS U A WHOLE LOT WORDS CAN`T EXPLAIN ALL THE THINGS U HAVE DONE FOR ME,YOU ARE MY SHADOW THAT I ALWAYS FOLLOWER. I LOVE U UNCLE SMIRK.

jame@lavita westley

June 17, 2011

depest condolences from jame and lavita westley(815hancockst)

Katherine Poindexter Knox

June 17, 2011

Condolences to Darlene and family.God bless you.

Danny Younger & Linda Younger-Frey

June 16, 2011

May the love and the gently touch of God be with each of you especially during this difficult time.

June 16, 2011

DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FROM THE HAYDEN FAMILY,AARON JR,ROBERT,ANTHONY,DELOSE,REGINA,RAMONA AND ROBBIE.

June 16, 2011

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Johnson family. Roger's smile and wonderful personality will surely be missed.
The Jones Family (Dodd, Joy, Joseph, Jay)

steve martin

June 16, 2011

I and Roger spent a lot of great times working together and enjoying a good moore,s hot dogs. I will miss him very much a super great man. Steve Martin Supervisor at GLTC

June 16, 2011

DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FROM THE SMITH FAMILY(HANCOCK ST) MY LOVE TO ALL THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS !!!!
MILDRED, KIMBERLY SMITH-HARVEY

June 16, 2011

Smirkey, will be missed by so many people, his smile and kindness towards others befor hisself. The Waller Family

jeremy branham

June 16, 2011

roger was a great co-worker and friend in the five years i knew him he will be missed

June 16, 2011

I very much enjoyed working with Roger when I was with GLTC. He always had a smile for everyone, a really nice guy who will be greatly missed. My sincere sympathy to the family.

Millie Dawson

June 16, 2011

To Mrs Darlene Johnson(JESUS said in JOHN 14:1-4 Let not your heart be troubled:In my Father's house are many mansion's:I go to prepare a place for you and I will come again and receive you unto myself;that where (I Am there you may be also.Your husband was a very good man and a good supervisor at GLTC.I will always remember my time walking with you and your husband in the 4 miler walk last year! You and your family have my sympathy and prayers. The LORD JESUS is with you. Ellie Lucas (GLTC)

Tina Fulcher

June 16, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ray Hayden

June 16, 2011

Words can not express the way I fill of the loss of my childhood friend,through teenage years, to adult hood.You can never ever forget a friend.Keep looking up Family and keep your eyes on the prize.

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