Jerry Gulmer Johnson

Mr. Jerry Gulmer Johnson, age 77, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida. Mr. Johnson was born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina and had resided in Lake City for the past 30 years. A US Navy Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Johnson served for 30 years and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. After his naval retirement, he received a Master of Science in Nursing and worked in many facets of this field until his retirement in 2011. A lifelong learner, Mr. Johnson also received a theology degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Gulmer S. Johnson and Gladys Laughter Baker and a beloved brother, Phillip “Phil” Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Annette Rowe Johnson of Lake City, Florida: his daughter, Barberella (John) DeBello of New York; his son Jerry G. (Barbara) Johnson, Jr. of Cocoa, Florida; two stepdaughters, Diane (Todd) Dinkins of Mulberry, Florida and Zorena Rowe (Alex) Krolikowski of Lake City, Florida; sister-in-law, Barbara Johnson of Jacksonville; four grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, Dec. 28, in the Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia County, Florida with Rev. Justin Barnett of Lakeland, Florida officiating. Visitation with the family will be 30 minutes before services at the cemetery. GUERRY FUNERAL Home, 2659 S.W. Main Blvd., Lake City, Florida is in charge of arrangements.