Douglas Gunter Johnson, 93, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church with the committal service following at Buffalo Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church in the McDowell Hall from 2:30 – 4 p.m., also on Thursday.
Doug Johnson was born on September 5, 1927, in Lee County and was the son of the late Jefferson D. and Rose Ella Gunter Johnson. He was the former owner/operator of the Palomino Motel and restaurant. He was a member of Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church where he served in many roles from Sunday School Teacher to Chairman of the Deacons. He coached little league baseball for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Virginia; children: Tanya McDowell, Belinda Bond and Duran Johnson; seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home Inc.