Johnnie Stephen Gee, affectionately
called
"SJ", was called home on January 10,
2021. He passed away peacefully in the
comfort of his own home surrounded by
love and family. Johnnie was born February
2, 1939 in Lake City, South Carolina, to the
late Nathaniel and Arcelia Gee. Johnnie was
preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel
and Arcelia Gee, a brother and sister who
passed away in infancy, a sister Blondell
Barthiel, a brother Dexter Gee and a son
Darrell Henderson.
Johnnie was a member of Exodus
Baptist Church for many years. There he
served faithfully as a deacon and a member
of the male chorus. He loved the Boy
Scouts and served as a troop leader. Johnnie
really enjoyed spending time mentoring the
boys in his troop and taking them on various
trips.
To cherish his memory Johnnie
leaves one sister, Mary Lee Barron of
Pompano Beach Florida, two daughters,
Deborah Gee Pratt of Rural Hall North
Carolina, Sharon Gee Brown of Burlington
North Carolina, two sons, Johnnie Gee Jr.,
of Winston Salem North Carolina and
Darnell Gee of North Dakota. In addition,
he leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 7 great
-
grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces,
nephews and friends.
Because he was a true man of God
we rejoice in knowing that he is resting well
in the arms of our Heavenly Father. A public viewing will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 from 1pm until 5pm Douthit's. a private funeral will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 and interment will follow in piedmont Memorial gardens. Arrangements are in the care of Douthit Funeral Services.