The Rev. Dr. John Romig Johnson, 1935-2019
The Reverend Dr. John Romig Johnson, 83, Senior Priest Associate at St. Stephen’s, Charleston, died February 5. A graduate of Furman University and the General Theological Seminary, he received his Ph.D from Union Theological Seminary. Before coming to St. Stephen’s, he served at Old St. Andrew’s, Charleston; he was rector of St. John’s, Staten Island, NY from 1999-2005 and also served at several other churches in New York. Fr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Nicole Watts of Charleston.
The funeral service will be held Sunday, February 10 at 2 pm at Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401. A reception will follow
Rest eternal grant him, O Lord; let light perpetual shine upon him.