Marvin Johnson

Mr. Marvin Harris Johnson was born on December 3, 1946, in New York City, NY to the late Mr. Richard and Aletha Dow Johnson.

Marvin passed peacefully into rest on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Marvin received Christ at an early age and was a member of Antioch AME church where he was a part of the youth choir. He graduated from Manchester High School, in Pinewood, SC in 1964. He served two years in the Vietnam War. After service in 1967, Marvin settled in Thomasville, NC. He found work in manufacturing and retired from Thomasville Furniture Industries where he learned how to do many trades. He was a member of the Esquire Club and American Legion Post 284. Marvin loved to do anything that involved working with his hands. From gardening to working on his cars and even to grab a microphone and start singing. He was a sports man and could tell you anything about the NY Knicks, Mets, and Jets. Most importantly, Marvin “Butch” loved his family. He was never too hard, never too soft. He will truly be missed by everyone who knows him.

Marvin was preceded in death by one sister, Alethia Brown.

Those left to cherish his fond memories: his companion, Sylvia Thompson of Thomasville, NC; his daughter, Shaquille Thompson of Thomasville, NC; two sons, Marvin Johnson Jr. of Thomasville, NC and Bernard Johnson of Philadelphia, PA; four grandchildren, Tahj Norris, Camren Thompson, Kaydence Thompson, Joshua Johnson; two brothers, Richard (Laura) Johnson Jr of Columbia, SC and Albert Johnson of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Carol (Richard) Clark of Columbia, SC, Elaine (James) Snead of MD; brother-in-law, Ernest Brown of Sumter, SC; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends whom will miss him dearly.