Maurice Wilton Johnson Jr., 57, of Elkton, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at his home with Becki, Ty, and his parents by his side after battling five types of cancer for 11 years. He succumbed to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Low Grade Follicular cancer.

Maurice was born Sept. 4, 1952, in Blakely, Ga., and was the oldest son of Maurice Sr. and Martha Johnson of Albany, Ga.

Maurice was a member of Central Church of Christ in Harrisonburg. He was retired from United Parcel Service (UPS), Jacksonville, Fla.

On July 15, 1973, he married Rebecca "Becki" Ingram of Baconton, Ga., who survives. Also surviving are one sister, Diane Graham of Kathleen, Ga.; a brother, Joey Johnson of Blairsville, Ga.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Maurice's "Celebration of Life" service will be conducted on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at 3 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton by ministers, Jerry Weldon and Bob Horn.

There will be no viewing, although the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the funeral home in Elkton. It was Maurice's request to be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Maurice's memory to the Central Church of Christ, 822 Country Club Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

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Becki, What a pleasure to have known such a warm and caring man. You are right he was and is an angel. We Love you and are here for you. Love, Tina, Ricky & Mason Steer Anonymous 2010-04-17 06:13:43

Becki, We are blessed to have known Maurice. What a wonderful man! We love you, we are praying for you, and we are here for you- day or night!! Love, Chris, Amy, and Ben Kearnes Amy Kearnes 2010-04-17 07:49:02

Becki You and Maurice have added so much to our life. It has been our great, good pleasure to have been members of your church family and your friends. Our love, Alton & Charlotte Alton & Charlotte Hughes 2010-04-17 08:19:37

Becki Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have always thought a lot of you and Maurice. We remember all the good times we have had together. Love Ann & Leon Leon & Ann Lightfoot 2010-04-17 13:03:29

I never met Maurice but have heard only good things about him. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you. Karen Dean 2010-04-17 15:37:25

Many of us knew the kind and loving man Marice was through you. Like Karen I didnt have the pleasure of meeting him. My love and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. God needed an ace angel and that would be Marice. love Pam Pam Coffman 2010-04-17 16:05:33

Becki I have always felt blessed by knowing you and Maurice,your family and his. I am so sorry for your loss. ernest hall 2010-04-17 17:30:05

Dear Becki, We are all blessed and better people to have known Maurice. We will all see him again one day soon! Praying for you during this time! Love In Christ, Mary, Tim, and James Hollis Tim, James, and Mary Hollis 2010-04-17 19:31:36

Becki and Ty Lean on each other during this time, Ty will be the best listener you have. Ty will miss daddy too Lisa 2010-04-17 19:38:45

Becki, I am truly sorry and hurting for your loss. I met Maurice a few times and he was a great man. Engulf yourself in the wonderful memories that you and he shared. Becki, if you need anything, please call. You are in my prayers. Lean on Jesus. He will see you through this sadness. Love your friend, Robin Lucas Anonymous 2010-04-17 20:28:22

Dear Becky, Maurice Sr and Martha; I am so sorry to hear of Wilton's passing today when I visited Dawson Road with my Daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time, but God will give you strength to get through it. God Bless, jim wiley Jim Wiley 2010-04-18 09:51:49

To Becki and also Maurice's parents: I was surprised when I heard of Maurice's passing. He was by the office several weeks ago and stopped by my desk--(as always) I gave him a word of encouragement not realizing it was to be our last visit. Giving up our loved ones is traumatic but "To be absent from our body is to be present with the Lord. Maurice was a real gentleman and treated me with respect. Love, Charlotte Charlotte Shifflett 2010-04-18 18:29:52

Becki and family, so sorry to have missed you Saturday. We know that Maurice is in a better place, but grieve for those he has left in this world to continue the walk.... Most sincere condolences and sympathy, Dwayne Soisson and family Dwayne Soisson 2010-04-18 19:27:56

Sorrow and sympathy from neighbors Dear Becki, Martha, Maurice Sr. & Family, John and I were so grieved to hear of Maurice's passing. He meant so much to us. I remember he was always humming and whistling. We will all miss him very much, and we look forward to seeing him again when it is our turn to go home. John & Laureen Kelly 2010-04-19 06:23:38

Becki and Family, We send our sincere condolences at this time. Take comfort and strength in the many happy memories of Maurice. "Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart." Lorraine, Russ, and Tori Alexa 2010-04-19 06:50:21

Becki We are so sorry to hear about Maurice. I know this has been a long battle for the both of you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jack & Michele Hawkins 2010-04-19 07:21:07

Dear Becki I was just asking about you and Maurice last week. I am so sorry for your loss. You are a special person and I know your Maurice became a complete angel when he crossed over. When you love someone like the love you all had it lives on. It will always be with you as he is. He has graduated and now we must continue to run this race until we do. Sending you a big hug, lots of love and prayers! Marcie Riddle 2010-04-19 10:19:23

Dear Becki May God bless you and comfort you at this time of grieving. Draw comfort from the fact He Lives and Reigns Forever. Maurice knew that just as I am aware that you know. I always thougth death would be easier as we got older but such is not the case. We grieve and rejoice we never say goodbye. That is the hope of all who profess Christ. God bless you always and comfort you now knowing we will see Maurice in Glory. Chris Albany, GA Chris C Ward 2010-04-20 09:06:52

Becki, I was so sad to hear of Maurice's passing. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug! You two made an awesome couple that inspired us all! Cherish your memories. So many people will never know a love like you had! You are in my thoughts, Nancy Nancy Hoerner 2010-04-20 20:02:25

Becki, We are so sorry to hear of Maurice's passing. You and Maurice were like family to us when we lived in Albany. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We live in VA and would love to visit sometime. Kerry & Karan Crowe Kerry & Karan Crowe 2010-04-22 14:45:17

Missing You! Honey, Ty and I miss you so much! You were the best gift I ever had. We made it happen and made it fun, didn't we! I pray many times a day for God to give you lots of hugs! I was honored to be your wife. Loving you forever, Becki and Ty Maurice 2010-09-26 19:51:57

Dear Becki, I am so deeply saddened to learn of Maurice's passing. You and Maurice were the family I didn't have living in Albany. I am thinking of you, now and always. with all my love and admiration, laurie Laurie and Paul G. 2010-11-15 05:31:14

Merry Christmas! Honey - I finally made it through writing all of your Thank You notes. This was the hardest task of all...it made it real. You'll never know how much Ty and I miss you. Enjoy yourself in the Gulf as you await Judgment Day and give my Mom a big hug! If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever! Loving you forever! Becki and Ty Becki and Ty 2010-12-27 14:23:57

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