Bruce Johnson

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Bruce Johnson, 88, of Newland, NC, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, surrounded by his sons at 4:30 a.m. at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone.

He was preceded in death by his Parents: Jeter Johnson and Louise Hughes Johnson of the Hughes Community; one Daughter: Tami Elaine Johnson; one Brother: Bobby Johnson; and two Sisters: Bernice Johnson Fowler and Nell Johnson Wetmore.

Bruce is survived by his Wife of 61 years: Jean Ellis Johnson, of the home; four Sons: Bruce (Mercy) Johnson of Port Charlotte, Fla.; Greg Johnson, of Marlington, W. Va.; Kenny (Tammy) Johnson, of Newland, NC; and Alan (Julie) Johnson, of Linville, NC; and one Sister: Mary Lou Johnson Banner of Linville, NC. Bruce leaves to cherish his memory seven Grandchildren: MaKenna, Kadynn, Kyleigh, Avery, Braydon, Hallie, and Luke; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A veteran of the United States Army, he went on to hold many occupations, of which driving a truck became his primary job. His most memorable years of driving a truck was for Mike and Tom Aldridge. He also enjoyed playing bluegrass music on his fiddle and gardening. One of his fondest memories of playing music was performing with the legendary Bill Monroe. While logging the miles from coast to coast, he often entertained others playing the fiddle along the way. Bruce even passed his talents and skills to his children and grandchildren who love and follow in his musical footsteps. He was often seen working in his tomatoes and on his lawnmower. Bruce was reared in the Hughes Presbyterian Church, of the Hughes Community, and in later life, attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Newland, NC. He leaves his friends and family with treasured memories and a faith that sustains them in the knowledge of his place with God.

A private family service will follow at a later time.

Bruce married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeter married Louise Hughes on 3 Apr 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Louise (daughter of M. B. Hughes and Lizzie (Hughes)) was born about 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abram married Destimona Gragg on 12 Feb 1878 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Destimona (daughter of Johnson Pelham Gragg and Nancy Jane Culbertson) was born on 15 Nov 1861 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 Mar 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M. married Lizzie (Hughes) about 1888 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Lizzie was born about 1868 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abram married Emeline Calloway about 1852 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Emeline was born about 1835 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died after 1870 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johnson married Nancy Jane Culbertson about 1847 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. Nancy was born about 1821 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died about 1885 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]