Mr. Marvin C. Johnson was born on April 22, 1948 to the late John Wesley and Alice Johnson. He passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Marvin attended the local public schools and was a graduate of Atkins High School. He attended Winston-Salem State University, Appalachian State University and Clarke Atlanta University, obtaining both Bachelor and Master of Arts in Political Science and History, working his way up to his dissertation. Professor Johnson taught at all three universities and was an adjunct professor of Political Science at WSSU. Marvin was a professional drummer who traveled extensively in Europe for over 20 years. After leaving Europe, he also shared his musical talents in local bands ( Ken Kennedy Entertainment, the Three Kings and the Charles Greene Group), at First Calvary Baptist Church and Hanes CME Church.

Marvin is survived by his sons: Curtis (Sherri) Gilliam and Michele Johnson of Rome, Italy; three grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sisters: Bonita Johnson (Delbert) Gray and Linda Johnson Sutton; brothers: Orlando (Luigina) Johnson of Rome, Italy, Randall Johnson and Carl Ray (Sandra) Johnson; a large host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends all over the world.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.