RUFUS JOHNSON

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Rufus Leighton Johnson, Sr., age 86, Siler City died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Johnson was born August 26,1933 in Chatham County to Oren T. and Myrtle Louise Womble Johnson.

Rufus worked for the NC DOT in Randolph, Lee and Chatham counties for 36 years. After retiring he was the owner and operator of Rufus Johnson Land Surveying. He loved his children and grandchildren and especially spending time with them on Sundays for lunch. Rufus was an avid collector, he enjoyed both fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Cockman Johnson; son, Rufus Johnson, Jr. and wife Sandy; daughters, Kathy Wilson and Ginger Milholen and husband Jeff; sister, Peggy Cockman and husband Bill; grandchildren, Katya Langdon, Will Milholen, Cole Milholen, and Lilly Milholen; and Grand dog, Eli.

A private graveside service was held.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the NRA Foundation, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Smith and Buckner Funeral Home assisted the family during this time.