Russell Lee Johnson, 73, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia transitioned peacefully from this life to be with his Lord on April 15, 2021, following a short illness at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.

He was born February 9, 1948 in Talcott, WV, the son of the late Charles and Lena Brooks Johnson.

Russell was a member of Faith Outreach Ministries, Pipestem, WV.

After graduating from Talcott High School, he went to work at the Greenbrier Hotel as a bellman for 45 years.

Russell had a great passion for fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was recognized for his kindness, laughter and a huge sense of humor.

Preceding Russell in death other than his parentsm was a brother, Charles Johnson, Jr.; sisters, Ella, JoAnn and Marva Johnson.

Those left to cherish his memory, are his loving wife, Dreama Boone Johnson of White Sulphur Springs; son, Chris Johnson (Stephanie) of Virginia Beach, VA., stepson, Ariel (AJ) Boone of White Sulphur Springs; daughter, Chasity Johnson of Beckley, WV; six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs with Pastor Rick Whittaker officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery in Sinks Grove, WV.

The family will receive their family and friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

The family expresses a special thank you to the staff at Lewis-Gale Medical Center of Salem, VA, the staff at White Sulphur Springs Family Care Center and the White Sulphur Springs Rescue Squad.

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