Arlen Maurice Johnson Sr

Arlen Maurice Johnson, Sr., 80, husband of Libby Fouche Johnson, died Monday, January 2, 2017. Born in Porterdale, GA, he was the son of the late Willie James Johnson and Rosie Nell Townsend Johnson. Arlen was also preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Johnson and infant son, William Johnson. . He was the owner of Johnson Electric Supply for 40 years and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as deacon and member of Gideon's International. He was a very hard worker, always busy with something and truly loved his family. Survivors in addition to his wife include five children: Arlen M. (Karla) Johnson, Jr., Carolyn (Tab) Robert, Patricia (Michael) McLaughlin, Cindy Fields, Cathy (Ross) Kesterson; grandchildren: Arlen M. Johnson, III, Tyler Johnson, Tanner Johnson, Tabitha Hall, Justin Roberts, Erica Smith, Amber Lord, Alexis McLaughlin, Kevin Fields, Rebecca Fields, Kyla Kesterson, Ben Kesterson and fifteen great grandchildren and two sisters: Shirley Maddox and Sheila Lindsey. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 6, 2017 at 3PM at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with Rev. Andy Huff officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the funeral home. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to ESP, 189 VFW Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com