Melvin Johnson

Benson, NC:  Mr. Melvin Clinton Johnson, age 72, of 96 Beasley Road died Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Barbour's Court Nursing Home in Smithfield.. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Friday, January 10, 2014, at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel. Officiating will be Revs. Randy Beasley and Glenn McCullen. Burial will follow in Beasley Family Cemetery.     Mr. Johnson was born February 11, 1941 in Johnston County to the late Alton and Stella Beasley Johnson.  He was also preceded in death by brothers, Herbert Johnson and Edward Johnson.  Mr. Johnson was a painter.     Surviving are wife, Evelean Surcey Johnson; son & daughter-in-law, Dale & Wendy Johnson of Benson; granddaughters, Alease Lillard and Crystal Jackson; great grandson, Hunter "Rooster" Jackson; sister, Leta Grey Creech of Benson; brother, J. C. Johnson of Benson; and our little puppy, Angel Nell Johnson.     Family will receive friends 6:00PM to 8:00PM Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.