Johnson, Neill Stewart

Neill Stewart Johnson, 84, died on June 21, 2011 at his home in Fayetteville. He was born on July 1, 1926 in Hoke County to Cameron and Sally Stewart Johnson. He graduated from Vass Lakeview High School in 1943. He joined the US Navy and retired as Master Chief Petty Officer after 23 honorable and faithful years. He worked as a State of NC ABC Store manager for 18 years in Aberdeen, Southern Pines and Pinehurst and retired in 1988. He was a long time member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. He especially enjoyed fellowship with the men‘s association. He is survived by his spouse Joyce B. Johnson; sister Mary Catherine Watson; son Cameron A. Johnson (Laura McCarty); daughter April J. Pigg (Johnny); stepchildren Vicky Epps (Dennis Brown), Denise E. Worthington, Delores E. Nicely (Edward); Dennis Epps and Ellen Hollowell; four grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren, one step-great grandson and a large family of nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions may be directed to Foundation for Hospice and Homecare, 1830 Owen Drive Suite 203, Fayetteville, NC 28304. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 24, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Cypress Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Blackman and Bryant Holmes.