TJ Johnson

Mr. Terry Mark “TJ” Johnson, 53, of 2363 Washington Hwy, Elberton GA, passed away on Friday, January 01, 2010 at his home.

Born in Anderson Co. SC, he was the son of Libby Hill Johnson and the late Bennie Max Johnson. TJ was a former member of the Elbert County EMS and Hart Co. EMS and served as a first responder for both. He was former Vice-President of Whitlow Electric Co, former employee of Star Granite and was a member of the Elberton First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his mother, Libby Hill Johnson of Hartwell; wife, Angela Smith Johnson of the home; a daughter, Ande Rae Johnson of the home; a son, Benne Max Johnson of the home; a sister, Joy Shaw of Hartwell and two brothers, Tony Johnson of Hartwell and Barney Johnson of Franklin Springs also survive.

A service celebrating TJ’s life will be held on Saturday, January 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Elberton First United Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Smith and Rev. Gary Purvis officiating. The following person have been asked to be honorary pallbearers: The Board of Directors of the TJ & Friends Foundation, Darren Scarborough, Kyle Scarborough, Keith Scarborough, Josh Fowler, Jimmy Gunter, Mark Adams, Ricky Johnson, Steve Higginbotham, Mike Webb, Chuck Almond, Blake Thompson, Randy Lane, Galen Mills, Frankie Teasley, Dr. Wiggans, Dr. Hallie, Terri Glaude, Nancy Seymour, Terri Seymour, Pam Gunner and Lee Pulliam.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ande Rae & Benne Max Johnson Scholarship Fund c/o any Pinnacle Bank branch or to the TJ & Friends Foundation, 1675 Deep Creek Rd, Dewy Rose GA 30634.

Condolences may be placed online at www.stricklandfh.com for the family.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of arrangements.