Cecil Johnson

Mr. William Cecil Johnson, age 86, of Patterson, passed away Sunday evening (10/11/20) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born October 6, 1934 in Patterson, he was a son of the late William Owen and Janie Elizabeth Arnette Johnson.  He lived most of his life in Pierce County where he was a lifelong farmer but had also worked in construction and had been a truck driver for Thomas Logging.  He had a passion for growing cane and hosting his annual cane grinding and was a natural at making cane syrup. He was also a talented “water witch”, easily able to locate underground water and know where to dig a well. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Clyde Aspinwall; a brother-in-law, Lenton Roberson; and a special brother-in-law, Daniel Thomas.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Cheryl Roberson Johnson of Patterson; 2 sisters, Doris Thomas and Betty Roberson, both of Offerman; 3 brothers-in-law, Jerry Roberson (wife Glenda) of Patterson, Rev. Eddie Roberson (wife Vicki) of Vidalia, and Russ Roberson (wife Debbie) of Offerman; a special niece, LeAnna Roberson of Offerman; a special great nephew, Tucker Dykes of Offerman; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

A graveside funeral service will take place Wednesday morning (10/14/20) at 11 a.m. at Offerman Cemetery.  

He will lie in state at the cemetery one hour prior to the service.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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