Wordell Johnson, 86, of 102 Sunny Meadows Drive, Blackshear, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross with his sister, Annether J. Platt, at his bedside.

He was born in Surrency, to the late Richard and Lillie Mae Aldridge Johnson. Later in life he relocated to Brooklyn, NY, where he retired as a bus driver for the public transportation system in Brooklyn. Once retired, he relocated to Blackshear and lived with his sister. He loved bowling and won many trophies for his talent.

Preceding him in death other than his parents were siblings, Ben Johnson, Edward Lee Johnson, Otis Johnson, Sally Haze, Ison Johnson, Richard Johnson and Ruby Johnson.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted sister, Annether J. Platt, Blackshear; brother-in-law, Alphonso; cousin, Claretha Chestnut; a special little girl, Hope Guyton and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and some friends.