Burl James "BJ" Johnson, Jr.

Mr. Burl James “BJ” Johnson, Jr., age 72 of Millers Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. 

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Larry Adams officiating. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.   

Burl was born August 24, 1953, in Iredell County to Burl James and Thelma Brooks Johnson. He was a member of South River Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

He is survived by his wife, Linda Brown Johnson of the home; daughter, Jennifer Johnson Hodges (Travis) of Millers Creek; grandson, Trenton Hodges of North Wilkesboro; three sisters, Betty J. Johnson (John Alvin) of Yadkinville, Berlene J. Foster (Roy) of Yadkinville, Vicki J. Johnson of Wilkesboro, and several nephews. 

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home, P.O. Box 325, Dobson, NC 27017. 

Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com.

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