Willie Rayfield Johnson:  

CLASS OF 1962
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Marion, SC
Jonesboro, GA
Marion High SchoolClass of 1982
Marion, SC
Stone High SchoolClass of 1965
Melbourne, FL
Elliott, SC

Willie Rayfield's Story

Life I have been retired from the FAA for 2 years now. I spent 42 years as an Air Traffic Specialist and Automation Supervisor. I reside in Riverdale, Georgia with my wife of 39 years Carolyn Devonne, formerly of Lynchburg, South Carolina. I have five children and 9 grandchildren. I AM THE PASTOR OF BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH,LOVEJOY, GEORGIA. I grew up in Marion, SC (the Spring Branch Community). I have retired from the FAA and now work for Lockheed Martin as an Air Traffic Specialist. School While at Johnakin I played on the football team and was on the Student Council. I remember the long trip daily from Spring Branch to Marion on my cousin, James Thomas',bus. I was the only male in my typing class. At the risk of sounding like a braggart, I graduated as the VAL of the class of 1962. Mr. James Blake and Mrs. Rosa Towe inspired me most of all my teachers.Also I want to give props to Mrs. Dawn Gerald and Ms Minnie Lecarol Ford. Coach Armstrong played a great part in my maturing and called me Nebuchanezzard. College I attended SCSC, class of 1970, I later attended IU on a special grant from the FAA. After becoming a minister I attended International Seminary. While at SCSC I was the mana...Expand for more
ger of the VFW club on Treadwell St. for 3 years. There I made many life-long friends. Workplace I HAVE WORKED FOR THE FAA FOR THE PAST 33 YEARS AS AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (AUTOMATION SPECIALIST. I WORK IN HAMPTON, GEORGIA. I AM ALSO ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF ZION BAPTIST CHURCH IN HAMPTON, GEORGIA AND FOUNDER/DIRECTOR OF THE WAYOUT MINISTRIES, INC OF RIVERDALE, GEORGIA. Military I served in the USAF as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. I was stationed at Charleston Air Force Base, SC., Patrick AFB, Florida, and DaNang AFB, Vietnam. I enlisted in Nov. 1962 and was honorable discharged in Aug. 1966. I always wanted to be a Doctor when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a good idea. As it turns out, they were wrong. My current age is 66. When I was 12, I thought that people my age now would be old!!!!!!. I was so completely wrong. In 10 years, I hope to be still living. I'm going to get there by exercise, eating right, and living right. My first job was at lumber yard, where I got paid $1 ph to unload railroad cars. What I remember most about it is hard work!!!!!!. Growing up on my grandfather's farm in Spring Branch, SC and the Love expressed by my parents and foreparents.
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RAYSR IN WATONGA, OK 5/7/11
Willie Rayfield Johnson's album, HERMAN AND MARY BROWN
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Willie Rayfield Johnson's album, HERMAN AND MARY BROWN
Willie Rayfield Johnson's album, HERMAN AND MARY BROWN
Willie Rayfield Johnson's album, HERMAN AND MARY BROWN
Willie Rayfield Johnson's album, HERMAN AND MARY BROWN
Willie Rayfield Johnson's album, HERMAN AND MARY BROWN
Willie Rayfield Johnson's album, HERMAN AND MARY BROWN
Willie Rayfield Johnson's album, HERMAN AND MARY BROWN
WATONGA, OKLAHOMA 5/6/11
WATONGA, OKLAHOMA 5/7/2011  RENEWAL OF VOWS
50 YEARS VOW RENEWAL, HERMAN AND MARY BROWN
HAPPY VALENTINE DAY
Philadelphia, Pa 1962
ROSEMARY ELAINE RASBIN, CLASS OF 1967
MY 65TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Me at Miles Lady Golden Bears game on 12/17/2018.
Berean's 15th Church Anniversary
Family and friends at Bay Breeze, Lovejoy Georgia 5/20/2018
Charlotte Sophia, Queen of England, consort of George III, and great-great-grandmother of George VI.
Dr. Carolyn D. Johnson in her Golden Graduation garb from Claflin University on May 12, 2012.
Claflin University International Convention
Black History at Lovejoy Community Center
My namesake following in grand dad's foot steps
Uncle Robert Lee Johnson (uncle Boy) and me at my 65th birthday celebration in Lovejoy, Georgia 8/8/2009.
My uncle Robert Lee Johnson, the last surviving child of Oscar and Annie Mae Johnson.
Happy birthday, unc.  I believe I see the resemblance.
Today 8/5 would have been my father, the late Rev. Willie Mack Johnson, of Marion, SC  92nd Birthday, continue to RIP dad.
Today 8/5 would have been my maternal grandmother, the late Carrie Abram, late of Latta, SC, 102nd birthday.  Happy birthday "mamma," continue to rest in peace.
Happy 75th birthday celebration to Missionary TurCora Bishop 6/23/`7.
My late sister-in-law, Ruth Lowe, gone but never forgotten.  RIP
Back awhile ago.
My mom and Dad.
My paternal grandfather, Oscar T. Johnson, who passed on 4/26/1964.  He is gone but never forgotten.  RIP grandpapa.
Johnson family Reunion 2015
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