Welford Kemper “Whitey” Johnson, 88, of Sugar Grove passed away Feb. 11, 2023, at his home.
He was born on October 1, 1934, in Sugar Grove, Virginia, the son of the late Olin and Geneva Johnson.
Mr. Johnson attended school in Goochland, Virginia. He was a Christian by faith and loved gardening and racing cars. He retired in 1988 as a fireman in Richmond, Virginia.
On April 21, 1990, he married Anne (Hill) Johnson, who preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 2022.
Mr. Johnson leaves behind to cherish his memory two sons, Terrance “Terry” Johnson of Mechanicsville, Virginia, and Mark Johnson of Urbana, Virginia; a daughter, Traci Johnson of Mechanicsville, Virginia; three stepdaughters, Sarah Kellam of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Cathi Athaide of Atlanta, Georgia, and Jessica Madden of Alexandria, Virginia; five grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Kenny Johnson, in 2006.
In honoring Mr. Johnson’s wishes, his body has been cremated.
A memorials service will be held at a late date at his residence.
Memorial donations may be made to Grant Memorial Hospice, 100 Hospital Drive, Petersburg, WV 26847.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
