Mr. Lonnie C. Johnson passed away quietly Monday in Columbus at the age of 64.

A native of Columbus and the son of the late J.W. and Daisy Hollis Johnson, Mr. Johnson was a self-employed painter and a member of Bread of Life Christian Center Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Johnson, J.W. Johnson, Jr., James A. Johnson and Willie C. Johnson.

Surviving are a daughter, Sheretha Ashford(Brad); a son, Demarcus Peterson; four grandchildren, Alisha Ashford, Saraya Ashford, Elisha Peterson and Elijah Peterson; six sisters, Loretta Williams, Lizzie Hunter(Willie), Ella Benton, Annie Chisolm, Verna Golden and Carolyn Miller(Lindsey); two brothers, Joe F. Johnson and Charlie D. Johnson(Vickey); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Johnson will be laid to rest at Green Acres Cemetery on Friday, June 29, 2018 following a Two O'clock P.M. Homegoing Celebration in the Chapel of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc., officiated by Rev. Christine Crouch.

Visitation is 2:00 til 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

The cortege will depart from 2872 Branton Woods Drive Thursday at 1:30 P.M.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.