Lester Henry Johnson, 87, of Macon, Georgia passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 31, 2024. A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Monday, June 3, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home. The family invites friends to join them one hour prior to the service for a time of visitation. Immediately following, Mr. Johnson will be laid to rest at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens; 7070 Houston Rd Macon Georgia, 31216. Reverend, Craig Walden will officiate the services.
Mr. Johnson was born on September 3, 1936, in Macon, Georgia to the late Mr. Daniel D. Johnson and Mrs. Mami W. Johnson. He retired as a cabinet maker with Johnson Cabinet Shop and as a mechanic with YKK. Mr. Johnson was a devoted church member of Bellevue Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He attended the Pathfinders Sunday School class where he made many lasting relationships. Mr. Johnson was a special man that will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by five siblings.
Left to cherish Mr. Johnson's many memories are his wife of 69 years, Carol Shepard Johnson; sons, Charles (Debbie) Johnson, Kenneth (Rena) Johnson, Danny (Hyon) Johnson; daughter, Yvonne (Joe) Pupek; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has the honor of being entrusted with the arrangements.