LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Ben Albert Johnson, age 79, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 28, 1941 in Lancaster, a son of the late Furman Andrew Johnson and Victoria McMackin Johnson and was the husband of Margaret Faile Johnson.  Mr. Johnson was employed by Duke Power (Energy) for 38 years.  He loved any thing to do with working on electric lines, etc.  He was a member of Second Baptist Church, Lancaster, SC.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 31 years, Margaret Johnson; his daughter, Jennifer Delgobbo of Fort Mill, SC; his son, Jim Johnson of York, SC; a stepson, Chris S. Taylor of Kershaw, SC; two granddaughters, Katie McNeil and Kelly McNeil both of Fort Mill, SC; a grandson, Casey McNeil of Spartanburg, SC; five great grandchildren; a sister, Betty Ann Roe of Greenville, SC; and two nieces, Tonya Moss and Aimee Pennel, both of Greenville, SC.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents; a younger sister, Joyce Johnson; and a nephew, Chris Roe.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Johnson will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Jimmy Fox.  Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends at the home of Margaret Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Attn: Memorial Dept., 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Second Baptist Church, 1426 Great Falls Hwy., Lancaster, SC 29720.