Joseph Johnson

Jr.Joseph C. Johnson Jr., 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in local healthcare facility.He was a retired truck driver with Havertys Furniture and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was of the Baptist faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. Johnson Sr. and Mattie Johnson; brother, J.L. Steele; and great-great-grandchild, Cameron Joseph Lee Fagens.Survivors include his wife, Edna West Johnson; daughter, Brenda Gail Johnson; step-children, Jerry Jones, Ronnie Jones and Lisa Phillips; brother, Bill Johnson; sister, Joyce E. Moore; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Chattanooga Memorial Park.Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.