George Ray Johnson, Age 87, of Cameron, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at FirstHealth Hospice House, with family by his side.
George was born in Surry County on April 20, 1938, to the late George Levi Johnson and Thelma Arrington Rickard.
He dedicated his life to his country. George served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958, in the Army Security Agency in Hawaii. He retired after working for the Department of the Army for thirty-three and a half years.
Before declining health prevented his participation, he was an avid golfer and loved to hunt and fish. He was a dedicated Christian supporter of Tramway Baptist Church and a thirty-second degree Mason and a former Master of Fort Bragg Lodge 667.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Holt Johnson; son, Conrad Ray Johnson (Jan) of Chapel Hill; brothers, Joe Bill Johnson of Pittsboro, Roger Allen Johnson (Claudia) of South Carolina, and much-loved cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the FirstHealth Hospice Foundation and Palliative Care for their support in his final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Children’s Home of North Carolina, P O Box 338, Thomasville, N.C. 27316.
At his request, no service will be held.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
