Wesley L Johnson Jr

Wesley L. Johnson, Jr. passed away on September 5, 2026, at Emory Hospital at the age of 95. He spent his final hours surrounded by the love of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Patricia; his parents, Wesley Sr. and Elizabeth; and his brothers, Eddie Paul, Herman, and Elliott.

He will be forever remembered by his daughters, Sheila (Robert) Frazier, Sheryl (Don) Callender, Sharon (Tony) Cox, and Shelly Johnson; his only granddaughter, Clair Cox; his sisters, Mary Stokes and Wilda Colbert; his sisters-in-law, Helen Swann and Glenneze Keller; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He will also be fondly remembered by his close friends Ron and Karen Phillips, Felix Bell, Daniel Hayes, and Greg Hagin; his adopted daughters, Angela and Alysia Robinson; Kathy Roberts; Adrienne Thomas; and his extended families at Savannah State College, the General Services Administration, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Trinity AME Church.

Wesley received his undergraduate degree from Morris Brown College and his MBA from Atlanta University. He honorably served four years in the United States Air Force. His distinguished professional career included serving as Comptroller at Savannah State College and as Director of the State of Georgia’s Department of Administrative Services. In 1979, he received an executive appointment from the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, to serve as Regional Administrator of the General Services Administration. He was also a graduate of Leadership Georgia.

In 1980, Wesley and his wife, Patricia, opened Johnson’s Learning Center. Together, they made a lasting impact on the lives of countless children and families throughout the Gresham Park community and beyond. More than four decades later, Johnson’s Learning Center remains a testament to their commitment to education, service, and community.

Wesley was an incredible influence on hundreds of lives, generously sharing his wealth of knowledge and wisdom with those around him. He was a master of conversation, and even at his advanced age, his sharp mind, quick wit, and ability to outthink anyone he encountered remained unmistakably his own.

His was a life of accomplishment, service, family, wisdom, and lasting influence. His memory will forever be cherished by his family, friends, and the many people whose lives were made better simply because Wesley L. Johnson, Jr. was a part of them.