Obituary of Henry Ike Johnson

Mr. Henry Ike Johnson, age 66, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home. He was a native of Watauga County and the son of Daisy Townsend Johnson and the late Charlie Carter Johnson. Henry was employed at Fairfield Chair for over 40 years. He was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by an infant brother and a sister-in-law, Jeanette Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Linda Townsend Johnson, one son, Jonathan Earl Johnson and wife Daisha. He had two special grandchildren Brayden and Bella. His mother, Daisy Townsend Johnson, two brothers, Hughie Johnson of Foscoe, and Earl Johnson and wife Sherry of Banner Elk, three sisters, Mary Isaacs and husband Carlton of Zionville, Jackie Mitchell and husband Ronnie of Hudson, and Vivian Hodges and husband Kenny of Purlear. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews to cherish his memory. Graveside services and burial for Henry Johnson will be conducted Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 2 PM at Holy Communion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Sain. Friends may visit Austin & Barnes Tuesday morning from 10 AM until noon to pay respects and to sign the memorial register. The family would like to thank Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. Online condolences maybe shared with the Johnson family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Johnson family.