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Conway….Marcus Hinson Johnson, born March 10, 1948, passed away peacefully in his home on April 20, 2026 after a long illness. Mr. Johnson was a proud two-war veteran, serving his country in the Army and then the Army National Guard. He served in both Vietnam and Gulf Wars and retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He continued to support the armed services into his retirement as a member of the American Legion. Beyond his military service, Mr. Johnson excelled in numerous professions including the management of a financial institution. He was a skilled electrician and enjoyed tinkering on many projects as a builder, plumber, and mechanic. He enjoyed bowling, skating and loved being outdoors and gardening. Mr. Johnson was known for his kindness and generosity, often placing others' needs above his own. His greatest happiness was making the lives of his family and friends better. He found joy in sending greeting cards, and his loved ones greatly enjoyed receiving cards with personal notes from him for all kinds of occasions. An extension of his generous spirit, Mr. Johnson was an avid charitable donor to many causes, including St. Jude Children's Hospital, Shepard's Table, Meals on Wheels, the American Red Cross, the Samaritan's Purse, Outreach Farms, and many more. He was formerly a deacon at Homewood Baptist Church and was a loving and generous supporter of his current church, Mt. Ariel Free Will Baptist. In addition to his parents, Furman and Amanda Edwards Johnson, Mr. Johnson was predeceased by four brothers, Dan Johnson, Perry Johnson, Aubrey Johnson, and Earl Johnson, four sisters Rosalie Jordan, Bessie Johnson, Wilmarie Johnson, and Marjorie Sarvis, and an infant daughter. He was the grandson of Wiley and Lizzy James Edwards (maternal) and Dan and Ida Martin Johnson (paternal). Surviving Mr. Johnson are: two loving sisters who were his devoted caregivers - Carrie Johnson Lewis and Patsy Johnson Elhage, one daughter, Iris, many special nieces and nephews, and a close friend and caregiver, Chris Rabon. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM Friday from Brown Swamp Methodist Church, 4425 Hwy 501 West, Conway, SC 29526 with Rev. Rawlin Booth and Rev James Mew officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM Friday. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Mr. Johnson's family wishes to extend their appreciation to the dedicated team at SC House Calls for the quality care and support they have provided over the past three years. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Marcus Hinson Johnson

March 10, 1948 - April 20, 2026