Reverend Joe Johnson, 64, of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Friday, May 27, 2011 in Merryville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2011 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Beth-El Apostolic Church in DeRidder, Louisiana and Monday, May 30, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Beth-El Apostolic Church in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Beth-El Apostolic Church in DeRidder. Rev. Roy Hoosier will officiate. Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Pallbearers: Keith Walker, Steven Griffin, Danny Owens, Jr., Anthony Owens, Raymond Strickland & Mike Moses. Rev. Johnson was a Minister and Evangelist of the Apostolic Doctrine for 45 years. He was interim pastor of Beth-El Apostolic Churh in DeRidder.

He is survived by
Wife:
Suzy Walker Johnson of Merryville, LA

1 Daughter:
Jodi Lyn Johnson Thomas of Rosepine, LA

2 Sons:
Stephen L. Johnson & wife Ashlee of Denham Springs, LA
Seth Layne Johnson & wife Meagan of Alexandria, LA

3 Stepchildren:
Lynnette Myers & husband Richard of Rosepine, LA
Anthony Griffin of DeRidder, LA
Suzanne Griffin & Steven of Alvin, TX

Mother:
Mona Bea Johnson of DeRidder, LA

1 Sister:
Kaye Owens & husband Danny of DeRidder, LA

5 Grandchildren:
Lauren Kaye Thomas Bryant & husband Brandon
Louis Johnson
Brynn Ann Johnson
Kaylee Elizabeth Johnson
Tye Houston Johnson

6 Step Grandchildren:
Charity, Laura & "Lil" Richard Myers
Kaylee Griffin
Brayden & Hayleigh Griffin

1 Great Grandchild:
Kaydence Capri Bryant

Preceded in death by
Father - W.A. Johnson
Brother - James O. Johnson