Mike Johnson, well-known local insurance agent and musician, passed away Sunday, October 5, at his residence. He was 71.
Johnson was an independent insurance agent in Blacskhear focusing on life and health insurance and annuities.
A self-taught musician, he enjoyed performing for weddings, birthdays and other special events as part of the Michael J & Roger D Band, The Second Chance Band from Jesup and many others, focusing on beach music, oldie-goldies and rock music. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Blackshear but had recently been attending Wards Memorial. He was a 1972 graduate of Blackshear High School.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.
For a full obituary, please see page 3.
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