Samuel Henry Johnson, Jr. "El Chico" of Bedford, VA. departed this life on Friday, August 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1941 to the late Samuel H. Johnson, Sr. and Bessie Creasy Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Frances "Polly" Smith, one brother, Howard Johnson, two sons, Sherif Almalik (Bigboy) and Damien Turner; one daughter, Denise Johnson.

Sam was one of a kind. He made friends everywhere he went. He was loved and adored by many. In his younger years, Sam was a great body and fender auto mechanic. He was also an awesome entertainer. He loved listening to music, dancing, singing and telling jokes. We will always remember his famous phrase.."You collard green eating...!!"

Sam was a member of Washington Street Baptist Church and later joined Oakmulgee Baptist Church until his health declined.

He is survived by six daughters, Veronica Moore of Bedford, VA., Tara Woods, Lisa (Stafford) Dawson, both of Roanoke, VA., Alana Revely of Lynchburg, VA., Ebony Sledge of Huntsville, AL., Ciera (Chance) Foreman of Charlotte, NC.; three stepchildren, Ena Johnson of Lynchburg, VA., Toya Johnson, Sr. of Lancaster, CA., Vondell (Rebecca) Johnson of Seattle, WA.; six sisters, Elizabeth Holt, Odessa Flood, Joyce Johnson, Thelma (Clyde) Patterson, Barbara Smith, all of Bedford, VA., Brenda Smith of Fieldale, VA; three brothers, James Johnson of Bedford, VA., Lorenzo (Carol) Johnson of Thaxton, VA., Charles (Sylvia) Johnson of Lynchburg, VA.; a loving companion, "Ms. Louise"; two devoted friends, Troy Brown of Bedford, VA and Ruth Johnson of Lynchburg, VA.; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.