1, Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Steven Wayne Johnson Jr, 48, of Cross Lanes, departed this life on December 22, 2024. Steven was born in Welch on September 16, 1976, to Steven Wayne Johnson Sr and Clara Sue Potter Johnson. Steven was a skilled mechanic and enjoyed working on vehicles. He spent a significant portion of his life as a truck driver, a profession that followed in his fathers’ footsteps. Steven was also a proud Chevy enthusiast, but his greatest joy in life was his grandbabies. He cherished every moment that he got to spend with them. In 2012, Steven was baptized as a Christian, becoming a man of God whose faith guided him throughout his life."In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rainy and Alvery Potter. One brother, James Johnson. His nephew, Jacob Paul, and his “Mama Ruth”.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 31 years, Patricia Johnson. His daughters: Kimberly Pelphrey and husband Chad, Kelsey Johnson and companion Dan, Kayla Johnson and companion Adrian, Kandace Kincaid and husband Matthew, and Kassidy Johnson. His one and only son, Kenneth Johnson. Seven grandchildren: Jayden Isaac, Owen Isaac, Marleigh Isaac, Walker Kincaid, Millie Kincaid, Renley Reed, and Sterling Reed. His sister-Michela, and brother-Brayden. A special aunt and uncle who are like a brother and sister to him, Juanita and Ricky Potter, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
"Steven’s children and their significant others will serve as pallbearers.
"Visitation will be Monday, December 30 at 12:00pm at the Evans-Calfee Funeral Service Chapel. The Funeral will immediately follow at 1:00pm, officiated by Ricky Potter. Steven will be laid to rest in the Rose Cemetery in Big Creek, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
Arlen Branham; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of
_______; married on 12 Apr 1923 at Panther, WV; Alice Justice; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of E.L. and Mary.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
Arlen Branham; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of
_______; married on 12 Apr 1923 at Panther, WV; Alice Justice; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of E.L. and Mary.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 161; WV Archives Website.
Simon Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living in Isaban, WV; son of
William and Jeanette; married on 31 Dec 1926 in Welch, WV; Alice Branham; age 24; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Elias and Mary.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Conservative Patriot; 15 Mar 2016.
"Alice Branham Blankenship
Birth 1902
Death 1983 (aged 80–81)
Burial Wallace Memorial Cemetery
Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Section L
Memorial ID 159534901"