Marcus Eugene Johnson

November 2, 2015

Marcus Eugene Johnson, age 61, of Century, finished his course on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the Baptist Hospital in Jay.

He is the son of Doris Laird Johnson and the late David Donald Johnson, Sr., owners of Park Funeral Home in DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Marcus began his law enforcement career in the DeFuniak Springs Police Department under Chief Clinton Hooks. He spent several years as part of the Walton County Sheriff Department under Sheriff Quinn McMillian. Both added greatly to his career which led to the Florida Department of Corrections where his highest rank was Colonel.

Marcus was large in stature with a big heart and a caring personality. He was quiet in the sense that many confided in him with assurance. He was firm, fair and focused. He gave his best and expected no less from others.

Memories of Marcus will forever be enshrined in the heart of his wife, Sherry C. Johnson; children, Candace D. (Jimmy) Jones and Vincent D. (Senetria) Longmire, Sr.; grandchildren, Camryn D. Johnson, Caitlyn D. Johnson, Vincent D. Longmire, Jr., Amare’ D. Longmire, Jalen Jones and Alexis Jones; his mother, Doris L. Johnson; siblings, David (Denise) Johnson, Jr. and Lori (Reverend Russell) Hughes; father and mother-in-law, Alfonzie and Martha Cottrell; aunts and uncles,  Gussie (Ed) Maynor and family, Mary Johnson and family, Vivian Rhodes and family, Jerry Johnson and family, Joe (Nellie) Johnson and family, Russell (Betsy) Johnson and family, Leo Cottrell and family, Andrew Cottrell and family, James (Mary) Cottrell and family, Edward (Emma) Armstrong and family; great aunt, Juanita Sheffield; nieces, Micah P. Hutley and Kawaii C. Johnson; numerous other relatives, church family and friends.

Public visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Edward Point Christian Church at 8300 Algers Road in Century; on Friday, November 6, 2015, from  3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Park Funeral Home, 76 South Park Street in DeFuniak Springs, and 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Everlasting Word Church Conference and Training Center, 2132 Hwy 90 West in DeFuniak Springs.

A celebration of life will commence at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Everlasting Word Conference and Training Center with Pastor A. Russell Hughes officiating.

Marcus wall be laid to rest in the Euchee Valley Cemetery in DeFuniak Springs under the directions of Park Funeral Home in DeFuniak Springs.

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