Louis "Cuz" Johnson Sr

September 24, 1942 - July 29, 2020

Mr. Louis Johnson, Sr. (“Cuz”), age 77 of Sweetwater, TN, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, surrounded by family. He was the son of Edward and Lady Bell Johnson, and was born in Cordele, GA, on September 24, 1942. Louis professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Penia Baptist Church located in Crisp County, GA. He graduated from A. S. Clark High School in Cordele, GA which was the first public high school for African American students in Cordele, Ga. Shortly thereafter, Louis moved to Tennessee seeking new job opportunities and eventually married Aline Upton of Sweetwater, TN. To this union of 48 years there were born three children. He was a faithful member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church where he sung in the choir, taught, and served on the Deacon Board until his health declined. He enjoyed watching boxing, playing basketball and participating in softball leagues. Louis loved having fun and often spent time with his family riding go carts and four wheelers, swimming and playing sports. He was an excellent gardener and gave many fresh fruits and vegetables to family, neighbors and friends. Louis worked at TVA as a welder and was a member of the Iron Workers of Tennessee Valley. He retired from Calhoun Transportation Service as a Professional Truck Driver where he received awards and accolades regarding his work ethic and professionalism in trucking. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Lady Bell Johnson; sister Mable Samual, brothers Alvin and Clifford Johnson; He is survived by his wife Aline U. Johnson, Sweetwater; daughters Missy Pugh, Atlanta, Rachel Johnson, Sweetwater, Mary Ann Johnson, Chattanooga, son Louis Johnson, Jr., Knoxville; grandchildren Hannah and Reginald Pugh, Jr., Atlanta; sisters and brothers-in-law Annie Grace (Terry) Guerrant, Glenside, PA, Marjorie Johnson, Atlanta, Glenda and Wenda Johnson, Atlanta., Louise Sizer, Atlanta; brothers and sisters-in law Willie C. Johnson (“Dr. J”), Atlanta, Frank (Mary) Johnson, Larry (Chynitia) Johnson, Atlanta; He is further survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A walk-through visitation will be held from 1pm to 2pm Friday, August 7, 2020 at Kyker Funeral Homes in Sweetwater, Tennessee. A private family memorial will be held for the family only due to the pandemic. Flowers and/or donations can be made to the family. MASKS REQUIRED FOR VISITATION & PRIVATE FAMILY MEMORIAL