Michael Noah Johnson

Michael N. Johnson, 70, passed peacefully November 9, 2026, at his home in Cross. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at Avinger Funeral Home, 2274 Eutaw Rd., Holly Hill, with a private graveside service immediately following.

Mike was born August 15, 1956, in Columbia, and graduated from Baron DeKalb High School in Camden, in 1974. After graduation, he was a Reserve Guard for the USAF and skilled machinist, later serving Midlands families as co-owner of Columbia Wilbert Vault before retirement. He had a strong faith life within the Southern Baptist Church, ministering as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and Bible study leader. He enjoyed action movies, music, good food, companionship, and was always ready with a kind word, prayer, and acts of service. Mike, also known fondly as “MJ,” had many hobbies throughout his life including travel, sports, bowling, fishing, and especially billiards. A keen pool shark, he was active on two local teams, “On The Rail Again,” and “$ On The Rail,” where his skill and enthusiasm will be sorely missed. Above all, his greatest love was the Lord and his wife of over three decades, his Margie, whom he treasured.

Predeceased by his father, Kenneth Johnson Sr., he is survived by his mother Mae Abell Johnson, loving wife, Margie Johnson, daughter Jessica Johnson and stepdaughter Audrey Hoffman; grandsons Nathan Hoffman, Zander Hoffman, James Meadors III, and Hayes Meadors; brother Kenneth (Juliet) Johnson Jr., sister Linda (Steve) McCormick; nieces, Sherilynn, Shannon, Deidre and nephew Stephan, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

His loss will be forever mourned, but friends and family may be comforted by his favorite verse of scripture:

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 NASB

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at avingerfh.com/. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Avinger Funeral Home, 2274 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059, (803)496-3434.