Ted Johnson

Ted Johnson - Rose Hill Ted Johnson, age 90, of Rose Hill, Virginia, passed away on November 30, 2025, at Tri-State Rehabilitation following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lela Johnson; his parents, Lilburn and Alma Johnson; granddaughter Jamie Leonard Bishop (husband Drew); three sisters, June, Laura, and Ruby; and one brother, Robert. Ted is survived by his daughters, Sherri Johnson of Ewing, VA, and Sandy Newman of Jonesville, VA; grandchildren Jessica Leonard Henderson (husband Brett) of Richmond Hill, GA; Ryan Leonard of Atlanta, GA; and Lynsie Rae McDaniel (husband Ryan) of Jasper, GA. He leaves behind great-grandchildren Peyton, William, Graham, Raelyn, Dr. Hannah Henderson Seale (Hartley), and Stephen Henderson (Makenna); great-great-grandchild Winnie Seale; sisters Wanda, Faye, and Gail; brother Ralph (wife Mary); brother-in-law Fred Rouse (wife Lynn); a host of nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Joanne Lamb Carter. A devoted member of Rose Hill Baptist Church for more than 50 years, Ted lived a life of faith and service. In 1972, he and Lela returned to Rose Hill to establish Johnson’s Restaurant and Rose Hill Florist, businesses that became cornerstones of the community. He also served as a bus driver for the Lee County Public School System for 25 years, a role he cherished, maintaining friendships with many of the children well into their adulthood. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Holding Funeral Home in Rose Hill, Virginia, with his nephew, Mark Ayers, officiating. Calling Hours will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery in Rose Hill. Pallbearers will include his brother Ralph Johnson, nephews Mark and Chris Ayers, Eric Johnson, and Chuck Brock. Honorary pallbearers will be brother-in-law Fred Rouse and nephews Kenneth and Dennis Welch. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Tri-State Rehabilitation, Dr. Nicole Shields, and Suncrest Hospice for their compassionate care and love during Ted’s illness. In lieu of flowers or food, the family requests that acts of kindness be performed in Ted’s memory. He was known for checking on neighbors and shut-ins, delivering meals to friends (Edwin, Paul, and others) at the tire shop, offering rides, and helping with burdens both large and small. Ted often said that God had blessed him, and he faithfully paid those blessings forward. A memorial Video has been created for the family by Holding Funeral Home. An online guest registry is available for the family at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ted Johnson.

Ted Johnson

October 27, 1935 - November 30, 2025

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