Graham Hollis Johnson, 78, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from UNC-Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.

He was born March 10, 1939 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Fred William and Cora Edens Johnson. Also, lovingly remembered is his devoted wife of 49 years, Delma Ezzell Johnson; and brothers, Edward Daniel Johnson, Willie Gray Johnson, Joseph Allen Johnson and Kenneth Johnson.

Mr. Johnson served in the US Army during theVietnam Era and was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his faithful son, Michael Hollis Johnson and wife, Kristy of Cary; his grandchildren, Holly Alice Johnson, Corrie Beth Johnson, Andrew Michael Johnson and Ana Joy Johnson, brother, L.F. Johnson and wife, Brenda of Rose Hill; sisters-in-law, Charlene Johnson of Rose Hill and Catherine Johnson of Magnolia and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Graham had a successful career as an Electrical Engineer primarily with GE and was a part of the team that helped put the first American on the moon with the Apollo Space Program. Graham loved the outdoors and was blessed to the able to return to the family farm and continue the tradition of working the farm and spending time with family there just as his father did before him.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Magnolia Baptist Church with Reverend Ricky Wood of Magnolia Baptist Church, Dr. John Mark Harrison and Pastor Jason Rumbough of Apex Baptist Church in Apex, NC will be officiating.

Interment will follow at Devotional Gardens in Warsaw, NC.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00, one hour prior to the funeral service at Magnolia Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to the Magnolia Baptist Church Building Fund as Magnolia Baptist Church has always held a special place for the Johnson family for generations.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 S. Norwood Street, Wallace, NC. 28466