Rudy LaFayette Johnson

Rudy LaFayette Johnson 69, of Siler City passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home in Siler City. Mr. Johnson was born October 12, 1951 the son of Timothy Johnson, Sr. and Carlene Brooks Johnson. Rudy was a Coach, Driver's Ed instructor, and ISS teacher. He was a Mason of Lodge 711, and the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Jordan Grove AME Zion Church. In addition to his parents, Rudy was preceded in death by his brother; Homer Johnson, sister; Annie Williams and granddaughter Malia Brown. He is survived by his daughter; Keisha Brown and husband Bobby of Greensboro, son; Ryan Johnson and wife Melissa of Burlington, sisters; Janie Jordan and husband Adrean, and Everleen Russell, brother; Timothy Johnson, Jr. and wife Edna, grandchildren; Jayden and Payten Johnson, Mackenzie Brown and Haylee Dunn, special friend; Rev. Judy C. Bowden and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Johnson will lie in repose on Monday, February 1, 2021 from 12:00-5:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Chapel, 230 North Second Ave, Siler City, NC 27344 with Rev. Ronald Thomas officiating. Burial to follow at Jordan Grove AME Zion Church Cemetery. Smith & Buckner is assisting the Johnson family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com