The Rev. Engrum L. Johnson, Jr.

September 18, 1944 - December 8, 2019

The Reverend Engrum Johnson, 75, of Taylors, SC entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 8, 2019. During his last days he was uplifted by the prayers of many and surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Kingstree, SC, he was the son of the late Engrum Lee Johnson Sr., and Eloise Caulder Johnson. Engrum was a retired Baptist minister having served for 50 years. He served churches in Chapel Hill, NC, Black Creek Baptist Church in Dovesville, SC, Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Grace Baptist Church and Rockvale Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. He graduated from Kingstree High School (’62), was a graduate of Furman University (’66), and received his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (’68). His love for God and deep faith in Jesus Christ influenced every area of Engrum’s life and work. He brought many to the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ, which he would consider his greatest reason for living. His love for people and his laughter were contagious, and he had a special gift for making everyone with whom he came in contact feel special. Engrum was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many fishing trips with family and friends. Engrum was a passionate Furman football fan, for years never missing a game. His hobbies included collecting baseball cards, stamps, and coins. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Barbara Lynn Putman Johnson of the home; a son William “Bill” Engrum Johnson (Vicki) of Winston-Salem, NC; two step-children, Jeremy Shawn Garrison of Greenville (fiancé, Kathryn Bernard), John Deane Harrison, III (Christi) of Greer; grandson, Scott Johnson, and step-grandchildren, Ethan Garrison, Emily Garrison, Hannah Harrison, and Heidi Harrison. Also surviving are two sisters, Sue Badders (Fred) of Boone, NC, and Tommie Ann (Phil) Ward of Florence, SC; along with a number of nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 14th, at 1:00pm at Rocky Creek Baptist Church, 1801 Woodruff Road, Greenville 29607, officiated by Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons and Rev. Deane Harrison III. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 12:30pm prior to the service at the church. The family will be at the residence at other times. A special ‘thank you’ to the Heartland Hospice staff for their love and care during these last few months. Memorials may be made to Rockvale Baptist Church, 652 Old Grove Road, Piedmont, SC 29673. “Well done, good and faithful servant! Come into your eternal rest.” (Matthew 25:23, 34)