## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Paul Bryant Johnson, 77, of Columbia, died 08 Feb 2018. Born 05 Mar 1940 in Washington, DC, he served in the Air Force, retiring after 22 years. He worked for the SC Department of Public Safety and as an Adjunct Professor at USC. He was married to Lynn Doyle Johnson for over 50 years. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The service for Paul Bryant Johnson was held at 1 o'clock, Tuesday, 13 Feb 2018, at St. David's Episcopal Church, 605 Polo Road, Columbia with Rev. Fr. William D. Brock officiating. He was laid to rest at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. ## Transcript Paul Bryant Johnson 5 MAR 1940 - 8 FEB 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Bryant Johnson COLUMBIA – Paul Bryant Johnson, 77, of Columbia died February 8, 2018. Born in Washington, DC, on March 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth Calvert Johnson. Paul graduated high school from Fork Union Military Academy and held both a BA and Master's Degree from the University of South Carolina. Proudly serving in the United States Air Force, he retired after 2 Combat Tours in Vietnam and 22 years of total service to his country. Paul served as the Director of Human Resources for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and worked as an Adjunct Professor at USC. He was a former Senior Warden at St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church and a devoted member of St. David's Episcopal Church. He was respected by all who knew him and was a man of integrity and leadership and was involved in community service wherever he lived. He enjoyed sports and golfing with friends. His marriage of love and honor to his wife, Lynn Doyle Johnson, lasted over 50 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister in law, Donna Clarke (Page); nieces, Ginger Clarke and Brandi Walker (Chris); and a great nephew, Christian Walker. The service for Mr. Johnson will be held at 1 o'clock, Tuesday, February 13th, 2018, at St. David's Episcopal Church, 605 Polo Road, Columbia with the Rev. Fr. William D. Brock officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Paul will be laid to rest at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 North West 9th Ave., Miami, FL 33136, or to Pets, Inc., 300 Orchard Dr., West Columbia, SC, 29171. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com. Columbia, South Carolina The State 11 Feb 2018 Page C6 ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name: | Paul Bryant Johnson | |----------|-------------------------------| | Age: | 77 | | Birth: | 5 March 1940; Washington, DC | | Death: | 8 February 2018; Columbia, SC | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------|---------------------|--------------------------| | Paul Bryant Johnson | Decedent | Columbia, South Carolina | | Carl Johnson | Father (deceased) | Unknown | | Ruth Calvert Johnson | Mother (deceased) | Unknown | | Lynn Doyle Johnson | Wife | Unknown | | Donna Clarke | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Page Clarke | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Ginger Clarke | Niece | Unknown | | Brandi Walker | Niece | Unknown | | Chris Walker | Niece's husband | Unknown | | Christian Walker | Great-nephew | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | Date | Page | |------------------|----------------|------| | The State | 11 Feb 2018 | C6 | ## Other Relevant Information Paul Bryant Johnson graduated from Fork Union Military Academy. He held a BA and Master's Degree from the University of South Carolina. He served in the United States Air Force, completing 2 Combat Tours in Vietnam and retiring after 22 years of service. He was the Director of Human Resources for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and an Adjunct Professor at USC. He was a former Senior Warden at St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church and a devoted member of St. David's Episcopal Church. He enjoyed sports and golfing with friends.