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Perkins Johnson Jr.
Mount Airy, North Carolina
December 23, 1931 - July 12, 2025
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Perkins Johnson Jr. Obituary
Elder Perkins Johnson Jr. went to his heavenly home in the early hours of Saturday July 12th at Northern Regional Hospital step down unit holding his daughter’s hand after a brief illness. Elder Perkins (June to the family) was born on December 23, 1931 to the late Perkins Johnson Sr. and Mildred Britt Johnson in Thurmond, WV, he was the 2nd child of 14. (11 girls and 3 boys). He graduated from Dubois High School in 1951 he served 2 years in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and worked as an orderly at Oak Hill Hospital for 20 plus years, later worked at Rowland Coal Mines for over 15 years. Elder Johnson was very passionate and deeply rooted in gospel music, taught himself to play lead guitar, formed a gospel group in the Army, later he established the Silver Tones of Harvey singing quartet. He served many capacities in the Church of God in Christ in Red Star, WV, was a deacon Chief Musician and ended up serving as pastor for numerous years, he also sang on local TV (WOAY) two times which for him was the highlight of his musical ministry. He and his wife Clara served as the Spiritual parents (affectionally known as Mom and Dad to the Midtown Terrace Apartments residents. Giving of their time and love generously to all who got to know them, after the death of his wife Clara, he came from WV to reside with his daughter Leslie in Mt. Airy, NC for over 10 years. As his eyesight failed and wasn’t able to ambulate without assistance, he was lovingly cared for by his daughter, and Deacon David Gregg, Nicole Hawks, Marcia and Minister Brenda Reid, several nieces and spiritual daughters Mrs. Resse Billips, Talisha Grissom and Linda George.
Elder Johnson was a true Bible scholar, very knowledgeable of the word. Could be asked anytime where a scripture or Particular verse was found and he would tell you to look in the Bible, and it would be what you were looking for. His passion for serving God was unmatched, was always willing to help others, married a lot of couples in WV, he did not see color, he saw the heart, loved his family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a very flashy dresser (passed it on to his daughter) hats, shoes and suits had to be able to stand out, he continued to play his guitar until his eyesight failed him, he loved Sam Cooke ant the Soul Stirrus music.
Elder Johnson was preceded in death by his wife Clara Mae Booker Johnson of 60 years, his parents, 10 siblings (Magdalene, Louise, Bernice, Pamela, Norma, Gloria, Harold, Lawerence and Noami one grandchild Brian Keith Johnson and several in-laws and relatives, best friend A.L. Simms. His legacy of great works was embedded in his 3 children whom he loved dearly. He would pull pranks on his children, nieces and nephews who resided beside him in Harvey, WV, and loved picking blackberries to have pies all summer was his passion.
Those whom are left to cherish his memory are son Floyd V. Johnson with children (Nicole, Brandon, Jimmy, Dynasty and Savannah, Nefrondie, Boswanna.) son Craig Johnson with children, Bobbi, Craig Jr. Natalie, Tinesha, Sierra, Talanna, Jordan and Jaylon and more that are T.N.T.C. ( too numerous to count) daughter Evangelist Leslie Allen (friend Deacon David Gregg) with children Keith Allen Jr. and Ozias ( special granddaughters; Dysuhnae Grimes, Tysha Dalton, Dianna Lightbourne and Jalesa Mack; great-grandchildren David Johnson, Daz Martin, Craig III, Laken, Kamden, Amaryah, Ozias Jr. Zayviam and more; Mrs. Hazel Fitzhugh, MD, Patricia Anderson, OH, Ms. Carolyn Johnson, DC and Evang. Marion Young; one sister-in-law Ms. Joann Booker (Beckly, WV); spiritual children: Bishop Ron and Judith Smith of Boomer, WV, brother and sister Herman and Resse Billips and family of Boonville, NC; sister Patsy Helton, sister Hyla Sue Rawley and Dr. Carolyn Watkins, a host of spiritual children, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Elder Thomas Allen and the Glorious Church of God in Christ of Mt Hope WV for all your support, love and compassion during this difficult time for us, and many, many more who have shared love to our dad and us. May God bless and keep you all till that Great Day!!
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 12:00pm July 20, 2025 at Glorius Church of God in Christ, 421 Main Street. Mt Hope, WV; interment will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckly, WV. Family will receive friends from 11:00am until 12:00pm prior to the funeral service.
The public can view on Friday July 18, 2025 at Spencer Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Services are entrusted to Spencer Funeral Home.
The family of Elder Perkins Johnson Jr. would to thank Spencer Funeral Home (Eddie & Teressa Spencer and staff) Mount Airy, NC; Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Service (Beckly WV) Mr. Lenny Powell, Home in Stead of Mount Airy, NC staff especially Nicole Hawks, Faith Deliverance for Jesus # 1 & 2, overseer Byers and Pastor and Minister Phifer, Heart of God Ministries, Bishop Simms.
Elder Perkins Johnson Jr. went to his heavenly home in the early hours of Saturday July 12th at Northern Regional Hospital step down unit holding his daughter’s hand after a brief illness. Elder Perkins (June to the family) was born on December 23, 1931 to the late Perkins Johnson Sr. and Mildred Britt Johnson in Thurmond, WV, he was the 2nd child of 14. (11 girls and 3 boys). He graduated from Dubois High School in 1951 he served 2 years in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and worked as an orderly at Oak Hill Hospital for 20 plus years, later worked at Rowland Coal Mines for over 15 years. Elder Johnson was very passionate and deeply rooted in gospel music, taught himself to play lead guitar, formed a gospel group in the Army, later he established the Silver Tones of Harvey singing quartet. He served many capacities in the Church of God in Christ in Red Star, WV, was a deacon Chief Musician and ended up serving as pastor for numerous years, he also sang on local TV (WOAY) two times which for him was the highlight of his musical ministry. He and his wife Clara served as the Spiritual parents (affectionally known as Mom and Dad to the Midtown Terrace Apartments residents. Giving of their time and love generously to all who got to know them, after the death of his wife Clara, he came from WV to reside with his daughter Leslie in Mt. Airy, NC for over 10 years. As his eyesight failed and wasn’t able to ambulate without assistance, he was lovingly cared for by his daughter, and Deacon David Gregg, Nicole Hawks, Marcia and Minister Brenda Reid, several nieces and spiritual daughters Mrs. Resse Billips, Talisha Grissom and Linda George.
Elder Johnson was a true Bible scholar, very knowledgeable of the word. Could be asked anytime where a scripture or Particular verse was found and he would tell you to look in the Bible, and it would be what you were looking for. His passion for serving God was unmatched, was always willing to help others, married a lot of couples in WV, he did not see color, he saw the heart, loved his family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a very flashy dresser (passed it on to his daughter) hats, shoes and suits had to be able to stand out, he continued to play his guitar until his eyesight failed him, he loved Sam Cooke ant the Soul Stirrus music.
Elder Johnson was preceded in death by his wife Clara Mae Booker Johnson of 60 years, his parents, 10 siblings (Magdalene, Louise, Bernice, Pamela, Norma, Gloria, Harold, Lawerence and Noami one grandchild Brian Keith Johnson and several in-laws and relatives, best friend A.L. Simms. His legacy of great works was embedded in his 3 children whom he loved dearly. He would pull pranks on his children, nieces and nephews who resided beside him in Harvey, WV, and loved picking blackberries to have pies all summer was his passion.
Those whom are left to cherish his memory are son Floyd V. Johnson with children (Nicole, Brandon, Jimmy, Dynasty and Savannah, Nefrondie, Boswanna.) son Craig Johnson with children, Bobbi, Craig Jr. Natalie, Tinesha, Sierra, Talanna, Jordan and Jaylon and more that are T.N.T.C. ( too numerous to count) daughter Evangelist Leslie Allen (friend Deacon David Gregg) with children Keith Allen Jr. and Ozias ( special granddaughters; Dysuhnae Grimes, Tysha Dalton, Dianna Lightbourne and Jalesa Mack; great-grandchildren David Johnson, Daz Martin, Craig III, Laken, Kamden, Amaryah, Ozias Jr. Zayviam and more; Mrs. Hazel Fitzhugh, MD, Patricia Anderson, OH, Ms. Carolyn Johnson, DC and Evang. Marion Young; one sister-in-law Ms. Joann Booker (Beckly, WV); spiritual children: Bishop Ron and Judith Smith of Boomer, WV, brother and sister Herman and Resse Billips and family of Boonville, NC; sister Patsy Helton, sister Hyla Sue Rawley and Dr. Carolyn Watkins, a host of spiritual children, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Elder Thomas Allen and the Glorious Church of God in Christ of Mt Hope WV for all your support, love and compassion during this difficult time for us, and many, many more who have shared love to our dad and us. May God bless and keep you all till that Great Day!!
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 12:00pm July 20, 2025 at Glorius Church of God in Christ, 421 Main Street. Mt Hope, WV; interment will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckly, WV. Family will receive friends from 11:00am until 12:00pm prior to the funeral service.
The public can view on Friday July 18, 2025 at Spencer Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Services are entrusted to Spencer Funeral Home.
The family of Elder Perkins Johnson Jr. would to thank Spencer Funeral Home (Eddie & Teressa Spencer and staff) Mount Airy, NC; Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Service (Beckly WV) Mr. Lenny Powell, Home in Stead of Mount Airy, NC staff especially Nicole Hawks, Faith Deliverance for Jesus # 1 & 2, overseer Byers and Pastor and Minister Phifer, Heart of God Ministries, Bishop Simms.