Ernest Herbert Johnson Jr.

1929 - 2017

Ernest Herbert Johnson Jr. obituary, 1929-2017, Hampton, GA

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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McDonough, Georgia

Ernest Johnson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 7, 2017.

Mr. Ernest Herbert Johnson, Jr., age 88, also known as Flash, or Curly by his friends at Delta Air Lines, of Hampton, GA passed away September 7, 2017. Mr. Johnson was born in Atlanta, GA the son of the late Margaret Covington Johnson and Ernest Herbert Johnson Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dan T. Johnson.





Mr. Johnson enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being a NASCAR fan, traveling, playing baseball when he was young, and drinking his Dr. Pepper. Mr. Johnson was a Yo-Yo extraordinaire and entertained with his Yo-Yo. He also did sign language and was an interpreter when called on. He was employed as a mechanic for Delta Air Lines for 42 plus years.





Survivors are his wife of 64 years, Betty Beavers Johnson of Hampton; children, Judy McDonald (David) of McDonough and Jimmy Johnson (Debbie) of Hampton; granddaughter, Cody Brown (Josh) of Newnan; great grandchild, Lochlan Brown of Newnan; brother, Jack Johnson (Joy) of Woodstock; sister, Anne Martin (Mack) of Fayetteville; and several nieces and nephews.





A Memorial service for Mr. Johnson will be Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 1:00 PM at Tara Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Haisten Funerals and Cremations, 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway S., McDonough, GA 30253 is in charge of arrangements. (770-914-8833) haistenfunerals.com







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September 15, 2017

Madeline Haisten

So sorry to hear about Ernest. He will be greatly missed by all of you. I treasure the times Wayne and I got to visit Betty and Ernest. I loved all the pictures he would send us and seeing his yo yo tricks. Wayne and family always loved their time at Betty and Ernests condo too.
We love you and have you in our prayers...
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September 12, 2017

Linda Wilson

My daddy, Joe Shirey, known as Big Joe at Delta, worked with Curly for many years. I remember him talking about Curly and how much they all loved working at Delta and all the fun they had while keeping those big jets safely in the air, as well as playing the card game Hearts during lunch breaks. I am sure I met Betty, Judy and Jimmy at the Delta picnics over the years, but years later I worked with Curly's sister at the U.S. Postal Service and once again met up with Judy there too. Curly and Anne attended my mama's funeral in 1971. I fondly remember Curly telling me that I looked just like my mama which was a compliment.
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest condolences.

September 8, 2017

Janet Downing

I loved spending time with him. He always had a smile for me.

September 8, 2017

Mike and Toni Wallace

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

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