Johnnie L

Salmon

With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Johnnie Lee Salmon, 78, husband of Margie Salmon of Columbia, SC, who passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Celebration of Life

Sunrise: July 17, 1948 • Sunset: October 24, 2026

Johnnie lived and enjoyed his life while he was here on Earth, and it is up to us to do the same as servants of Christ.

Johnnie was the first son born to Mr. Roddie Salmon and Mrs. Remeal Salmon. He attended and joined Friendship A.M.E. Church in Gresham, South Carolina. He graduated from Terrell’s Bay Elementary and High School. After graduating from high school, he attended Allen University for three and a half years. He later left school, became an entrepreneur, and opened his own business, Johnnie’s Painting.

Johnnie attended The Greater St. Luke Baptist Church and, years later, joined the church under the leadership of Pastor Alfred Peters.

His commitment to young people and service was evident through his involvement with the Boy Scouts. Johnnie received a Father of the Year Award under the leadership of Mr. Stan Hollis because of his dedication to attending every den meeting, roundtable meeting, and outing with the boys. He later earned his Scout badge and became Scoutmaster of Troop 185 at The Greater St. Luke Baptist Church, following the leadership of the Lawrences. His wife also faithfully served with the Cub Scouts during this time under Pastor Douglass E. Franklin.

Johnnie continued his service to the church as a faithful Trustee under Pastor Michael H. Baker, Sr. After resigning from that position, he became a Sunday School teacher. He first taught the younger children and later moved into teaching the youth.

His desire to deepen his faith led him to undertake an intensive theological study under Pastor Anthony A. McCallum, Ph.D. Upon completion, Johnnie received his certificate and marched with the theologian class at Morehouse College.

Johnnie continued giving back to the church by generously donating his time and resources to prepare and paint the rental house. Through God’s divine intervention, he met Bishop Eric J. Freeman, Ph.D., of The Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia. A special bond was formed, and Bishop Freeman appointed Johnnie as Campus Supervisor of The Meeting Place Church, a position he faithfully held until his transition on October 24, 2026.

Johnnie married his sweetheart, Margie B. Jones, and from their union, they were blessed with three children.

Johnnie was preceded in death by: his father, Mr. Roddie Salmon; his mother, Mrs. Remeal Salmon; and his sister, Dorothy Robinson.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Margie B. Jones Salmon; one daughter, Conswello P. Salmon of Columbia, SC; and two sons, Johnnie Cornelius (Malene) Salmon of Denmark, UK, and Desmond A. (Kayla Armour) Salmon of Gainesville, GA.

He also leaves beloved grandchildren to cherish his memory.

Johnnie is also survived by one brother, Carl D. Salmon of Columbia, SC; his brothers-in-law, Frank Tate of Bridgeport, CT; Jerome Jones, Thomas Jones, and James Ford of Nesmith, SC; Belton Jones Jr. of Huntsville, AL; Harold Nesmith of Florence, SC; and Lionell Austin of Baxley, GA.

He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Betty L. Jones, Victoria Jones, Martin Vera Jones, and Diane Jones of Nesmith, SC; Shirley J. Pressley; Diane Pressley of Nesmith, SC; and Priscilla Nesmith of Florence, SC. And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292