Richard L. (Dickie) Johnson, age 72 of Kingston, formerly of Clinton, departed this life for his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston. He was a 32nd degree mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Katherine Johnson; sister, Violet White.

Survivors:

Wife: Aileen Johnson

Daughter: Melissa Smith & husband Darrell

Grandchildren: Chelsea Smith & Bradley Smith

Step-Children: Stephen Lawson & wife Anita
Karen Tucker & husband Tim
Sharon Long & husband Dennis

Step-Grandchildren: Daniel Long
Katie L. Mead & husband Greg
Travis Tucker & Brandon Tucker
Justin Lawson & wife Carol
Tabitha Lawson

Step-Great-Grandchildren: Colby & Cailyn Lawson, Dallas Dyer & Jacob Mead

Sisters: Raye Peters & Faye Barnes

Special Friends: Bob McCoig and Austin (Pap) Smith

Several special nieces & nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 5-7PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 7:00PM in the chapel with Pastor Darrell Griffis & Pastor Randy Griffis officiating.

Graveside services will be Sunday, April 17th at 2:00PM at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements