Johnny Wayne Johnson Obituary
The passing of Johnny Wayne Johnson (Salem, Virginia) occurred on July 7, 2026. Johnny, born on August 1, 1950 in Norton, Virginia, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Johnny Wayne Johnson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Billy Wayne and Joann Nash Johnson; his brother Rickey Ellis Johnson; his granddaughter Virginia Estelle Johnson; his great grandchild Kasius Marcellus Clay; his brother-in-law Bob Lenz; and his parents-in-law, Lester G. Wertz and Pearl Chewning Wertz.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Wertz Johnson; his sister Dottie Lenz; his children, Shelby Dixon (Wayne), Melissa Akers (Seth), Nisha Mckinney (Marcel), Roderick Johnson (Nichole) and Chad Johnson (Claudia); his stepchildren, Mike Martin and Dannielle Metts (Dean); and his close friends, Jeff and Susie Reynolds. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Johnny's memory may make a donation to the Salem Animal Shelter or the Roanoke Valley SPCA.
