Roger Morton Johnson

May 21, 1942 - May 16, 2020

Roger Morton Johnson, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his residence. There will be a graveside service held on Tuesday, May 19th at 2:00p.m. at Macedonia Memorial Park with Rev Calvin Grogan, Rev. Kevin Thompson and Rev. Joey Youngblood officiating. The family requests that social distancing be observed at his service. They further requests that anyone that wants to go in the procession, meet at Darby Funeral Home at 1:15p.m. and remain in your vehicle until we leave for the service. Mr. Johnson spent his life contributing to our community. He graduated as Valedictorian from John Marshal Law School. He has been a partner with Bray Johnson Law Firm since 1973. In addition to his career in law, he opened the first Credit Union in Canton, Georgia. Mr. Johnson was also elected in 1974 by our community as a State Representative. During his life, he made contributions to many charities and organizations. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleve Johnson, and his brother, Larry Johnson. Mr. Johnson is survived by: Wife - Susie Johnson of Canton Mother - Jo Johnson of Canton Daughter - Stacey (Steve) Pressley of Canton Daughter - Amy (Joey) Youngblood of Canton Daughter - Mandy (Jeff) Childers of Canton Daughter - Sherrie (David) Smith of Waleska Nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Buffington Baptist Church in his memory. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Johnson family.