Luther Lanier Johnson, Jr.

Mr. Luther Lanier Johnson, Jr., age 68, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  He was born September 3, 1953 to Luther and Johnnie Ruth Criswell Johnson.  Lanier attended Newton County High School and owned Johnson Ceramic Tile for many years.  He enjoyed swimming, and fishing, but his favorite past-time was spending time with his Daddy.  Lanier was preceded in death by his mother Johnnie Ruth Johnson, his sister Joanie Vaughn, and his brothers Terry Johnson, Andy Johnson, and Wade Johnson.  He is survived by his father Luther Johnson, Sr.; his daughter Sandy Wiggins; his grandchildren Lisa, Felicia, and Wade; his great grandchildren; his siblings Donna Schmidt (Peter), Brenda Scarbrough (Dan), Tony Johnson, and Julie Thomason; his brother-in-law Charles Vaughn; his sister-in-law Kathy Johnson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family, and close friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be held at 12 o’clock Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Chapel of J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home with Reverend Andy Parker officiating.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Saturday prior to the service. J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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