Bobby Johnson

Benson, NC:  Mr. Bobby Ray Johnson, age 72, 156 Surles Road died Thursday, January 30, 2014, at his residence.  Funeral services will be 11:00AM Monday, February 3, 2014, at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church. Officiating will Rev. Randy Lucas and Rev. Troy Johnson.  Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Church Cemetery.      Mr. Johnson was born May 1, 1941 in Johnston County to Gladys Pearce Johnson of Benson and the late Rev. Richard Earl Johnson.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Phillips.  Mr. Johnson owned and operated WPYB radio station for many years and then he operated Johnson Billboards, an advertising company.  He attended Benson Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and served as the president of the State Annual Singing Convention in Benson.      Surviving, in addition to his mother, are daughter & son-in-law, Melody & Shannon Lockamy of Benson; 4 grandchildren, Brittany Phillips, Lance Phillips, Cody Lockamy, and Savannah Lockamy; brothers, Billy Johnson and Jerry Johnson, both of Clayton; and sisters, Janet Barbour and Donna Southern, both of Raleigh.      The family will receive friends at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church from 9:30am until 10:30am Monday prior to the service.      Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to State Annual Singing Convention, P. O. Box 344, Benson, NC  27504.