Bobby Ware Johnson

Warren County

Mr. Bobby W. Johnson was born in Warren County, Georgia on January 12, 1930 and went to his final resting place on February 1, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Mashburn and Josie Dye Johnson; brothers, Roy Johnson, Gerald Johnson, Howard Johnson, Everett Johnson; Sisters, Mae Johnson, Ruth Johnson, and JoeAnn Hardebeck.  He is survived by his brother, Margia "Smokey" Johnson, sister-in-law, Betty Johnson and many nieces and nephews.

Bobby attended Warren County High School. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard.  He was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1963-1972.  He served as the sole Warren County Commissioner from 1973 to 1976, as Chairman of the Board of Warren County Commissioners from 1985 through 1988 and from 1993 through 2000.  He was an active member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge #11.

In lieu of flowers, family and friends may make donations in his memory to Mill Creek Baptist Church or the Cemetery fund.

Graveside services will be held at Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 6252 Mill Creek Church Road, Mitchell, GA 30820 at 2:00pm on Thursday February 4, 2021 with Chaplain Michael James Johnson, officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service.

Per CDC requirements, the family will be observing social distancing, and masks are requested and appreciated.  Due to the current national health concern, the family would appreciate phone calls, cards, texts, and e-mails.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Bobby W. Johnson.