Mr. Opie Johnson, age 53, of Thomaston GA, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his residence.

Opie was born on August 15, 1969, in Thomaston, to Lamar Johnson and Greta Fallin Johnson.  He started his career at Spalding EMS, then spent most of his EMS career in Upson County, as a Paramedic/Asst Shift Supervisor. When Upson Regional sold out to MidGA/Community, he stayed right on. Then when Ameripro was brought in as EMS provider, he stayed on, working the last year out of Lamar County stations, and he was a member of Christ Chapel Church in Zebulon.  Opie spent 30 plus years serving his community and others.

Survivors include his wife, Robyn Mewbourn Johnson of Thomaston; parents, Lamar and Greta Johnson of Thomaston; daughters, Summer (Dylan) Johnson of Thomaston, Marci (Gage) Thigpen of Thomaston; son, Landry Johnson of Thomaston; brother, Andy Johnson of Thomaston; sister, Angel (Brad) Wheeler of Thomaston; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. from Christ Chapel Church.  Burial will follow at Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Christ Chapel/Be The Light, 68 Old Zebulon Rd, Zebulon, GA 30295.