Sanford "Sandy" Lee Johnson, 48, of Willard passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 23, 1968 in Pender County and was the son of Graham Junior Johnson of Willard and the late Bonnie Rooks Johnson.

Surviving in addition to his father is his wife, Vickie Dixon Johnson of the home; his son, Brandon Lee Johnson of Glidden, Iowa; step-son, Jason Pope of Burgaw; brother, Dale Johnson and wife, Angela of Willard; maternal grandmother, Lucille Rooks of Rose Hill; maternal aunts and uncles, Peggy R. Teachey and husband, Robert, Terry Rooks and wife, Becky and Tony Rooks and wife, Barbara; paternal aunt, Betty Rivenbark and numerous friends and family that loved Sandy dearly.

Sandy was a loving husband and caring son, father and brother. He found great joy in the simplest of things, but his greatest joy was family. He loved to laugh and make others laugh with him. With a caring heart, Sandy was always willing to lend a helping hand and would give the shirt off his back to whoever needed it. He often talked about Brandon and was looking forward to spending more time with him. But Sandy became very sick. Today he is with the one of the most special persons he ever knew; his Mom whom he loved and missed so much. But before he got sick and left us, Sandy found the love of his life, his wife, Vickie. Being so much in love, when they had their ups and downs, like most couples do, they always worked through them. Sandy will surely be missed but cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved Him.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Watha Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church..

The family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:00am, one hour prior the service at the church on Saturday.

Burial will follow the funeral service at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha.

Casketbearers will be Michael Paul Rich, David Norris, Paul Johnson, Ryan Wells, bobby Teachey and William Jones.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace, 612 S. Norwood Street, Wallace, NC 28466 910-285-4005