Clifton "Dean" Johnson, 70, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.  The Wayne County native was a Christian and a former auto mechanic with Jesup Ford Mercury and previously employed with the Wayne County Road Department.  He spent the last 30 years as a Madray Springs Fire Department Volunteer.  His parents, Isham "Buddy" Johnson and Evon Graham Johnson preceded him in death.

Survivors are his wife, Terry Ogden Johnson of Jesup; a daughter, Dena (Brian) Lovell of Odum; granddaughter, Ava Lovell; his beloved dog, Remi; a sister, Gail Lane of Jesup; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11AM Monday, December 22, 2025 at Rinehart Chapel with Rev. Jack Lee and Joey Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in the Piney Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be his family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of the Wayne County Road Department and Madray Springs Volunteer Fire Department.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Piney Grove Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 404, Odum, GA 31555.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.