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Lovett Lawrence “Tinny” Johnson

August 26, 1938 ~ August 3, 2012

Mr. Lovett Lawrence "Tinny" Johnson, age 73, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012. He was born on August 26, 1938 in Edgecombe County, son of the late Grover Cleveland Johnson and Myrtle Pearce Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Archie Derwood Johnson, Jesse Howard Johnson and Morris Wayne Johnson; a sister, Nellie Mae Grinnell. "Tinny" as he was called, owned and operated Raleigh Road TIGA for over 38 years. You could always find him riding his scooter, entertaining customers, and managing his business. He had a special appreciation for all of his customers and considered them friends. Tinny always had a joke or story to share and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, visiting with friends and enjoyed spending time in the mountains. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Alma Parker Johnson; daughters, Pam Jackson and husband Jeff, Debbie Parker and husband Steve; cherished grandchildren, Patrick Parker, Meredith Jackson and Elizabeth Jackson. Funeral service will be 2:00pm Monday, August 6, 2012 in the chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, with Dr. Harry Fowler and Rev. Ken Cobb officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives 12:00pm to 1:45pm, prior to the funeral service. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and condolences by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 8/6, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 8/6, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. alma & family we so sorry at this difficut time in your family life god bless joan johnson woodard & thomas

  2. Alma and family, So sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tinny will be missed by many! Hopefully he and Grady are sitting up there talking each other’s ears off!! If there is anything I can do, please let me know! Love, Gwen & Family


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