Garrett Johnson

Wendell Garrett Johnson, 89, of NC Hwy 731 East, died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Autumn Care in Biscoe. Graveside Service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Glenn Hancock officiating. Born in Montgomery County on November 19, 1931, he was the son of Marvin and Elizabeth Kellis Johnson. He was a member of Sardis UMC, a member of the Masons, and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a retired rural mail carrier with the US Post Office, and an active Peach farmer and owner of Johnson’s Peaches. A hobby of his was being a private pilot. He was preceded in death by a brother, Elwood Johnson and 3 sisters, Iris Bovender, Janet Hogan and Juanita McCallum. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Meacham Johnson; son, Marvin Benton Johnson (Angela) of Candor; 3 grandchildren, Sarah Johnson, Erin Johnson, and Brittany Mabe; 2 adopted grandchildren, Dana Hoover and Kayla Sasser. Mr. Johnson will lie in state at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 and 30 minutes prior to the service on Wednesday at Sardis United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sardis United Methodist Church, 1478 NC Hwy 731 East, Candor NC 27229. Briggs-Candor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.