William Terry Johnson

William Terry Johnson, age 69, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, August 10, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. A Gaston County native, he was born July 22, 1943, son of the late Quintman and Ruth Thornburg Johnson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his grandson, Dalton Andrew Johnson. Terry was a loving husband, father, and paw-paw who never met a stranger and left a legacy of compassion. His heart belonged to God and he reached out to others. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Gastonia where he served many years as an usher and a greeter. He was also a member of the Mountaineer Cruisers Car Club of Kings Mountain. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Johnson; son, Andy Johnson; daughter, Mandy Scoggins and husband, David; sister, Helen Johnson Barker, all of Kings Mountain; brother, Quint Johnson and wife, Linda of Florida; grandchildren, Allen Scoggins and wife, Amanda of Bessemer City, Summer Carroll, Sarah Scoggins, and Matthew Scoggins, all of Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:30pm Tuesday at First Assembly of God, 777 S. Myrtle School Rd., Gastonia. The funeral service will be held 2:00pm Wednesday at the church, officiated by the Revs. James Allen and L. J. Barnes. Memorials may be sent to First Assembly of God, Missions Fund, 777 S. Myrtle School Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com.