Billy Lionel Johnson

Billy Lionel Johnson, age 86, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Johnson was born January 26, 1936 in Oconee, South Carolina to the late Ansel William Johnson and Mamie Deal Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings and was the last of his immediate family. Mr. Johnson was a United States Navy Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Billy served in Law Enforcement for 30 years, having served in both Stephens County and Habersham County. He was a member at Clarkesville Baptist Church. Billy was a member of the Cornelia Masonic Lodge #92 F &AM.

Survivors include his loving wife of 20 years, Linda Sullens Johnson, of Clarkesville; son and daughter-in-law, Jessie and Melissa Ausborn, of Cornelia.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Clarkesville Baptist Church with Rev. Grady Walden and Mr. Larry Whitfield officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Grant Reeves Honor Guard. Masonic Rites will be provided by the Cornelia Masonic Lodge #92 F&AM

All Family and Friends should assemble at the church at 1:45 p.m., Sunday, January 1, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cornelia Masonic Lodge, OP Coward Secretary, 144 Featherwood Drive, Cornelia, Georgia 30531

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.