Johnnie Tharpe Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 28, 2022, at the age of 84, Johnnie Tharpe (Warner Robins, Georgia) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his children, Leon Wynn (Felicia) of Warner Robins, Georgia, Francis Woodson of Warner Robins, Georgia, Barbara Wright (Moselle) of Warner Robins, Georgia, Sammy Tharpe of Warner Robins, Georgia and Cathy Brown of Warner Robins, Georgia; his stepchildren, Celetha Campbell and Jeffrey Roquemore (Latesha); his siblings, Willie Tharpe (Isabelle), Eddie Weldon of Macon, Anthony Weldon (Helen), Lawrence Weldon, Richard Weldon (Yvonne) of Warner Robins, Georgia and Estelle Mims of Macon, Georgia; and his aunt Christine Bivins. He is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.