Johnnie Ellis Johnson, age 66, from Calabash died on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.  He was born in Fort Sill, OK on October 8, 1949 to the late Ellis and Berdie Mae Jones.  He was a branch manager for Bank of America.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Gail Stone Johnson of the home; a son, Robby Freeman (Vanessa) of Lumberton; daughters, Marcia Freeman Floyd (Calvin, Jr.), and Amy Freeman West (Steve) both of Lumberton; a brother, Charles Michael Johnson of Fayetteville; a sister, Linda Johnson Coryell (Tom) of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Ali, Calleigh, Mason, Morgan, Jacob, and Layla; several nieces and nephews, and special buddy, "Gizmo".

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. Joe Bounds officiating.  A time for visitation will follow the service at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to be made  to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of your choice.