Paul Johnson, Sr.

Paul B. Johnson, Sr., age 76, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Gulfport.

He was a Harrison County Constable of District 2 for 36 years until retirement. He was also a part-time barber and became the youngest barber in the State of Mississippi at the age of 16.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Johnson and Zelda Brewer Johnson; daughter, Sarah Jeannice Dearman; grandson, Timothy Dearman; 7 brothers; 3 sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Mary B. Johnson of Gulfport; children, Matthew Johnson of Gulfport, Mark Johnson of Gulfport, Paul Johnson, Jr. of Ocean Springs, Jimmy W. Dearman (Andrea) of Wiggins, Robin L. Dearman (Kristy) of Wiggins, Ottis Ray Dearman (Amber) of Wiggins, and Melissa Johnson Hansen (Paul) of D'Iberville; sister, Nell Irby (Ray Irby-deceased) of Saucier; grandchildren, Ashlyn Dearman, Brittany Smith, Andrew Dearman, and Aaron Dearman; great-grandchildren, Eli Dearman, Lilea Dearman, Littleton Smith, Aubree Smith, and Austyn Smith.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 1:00PM until 2:00PM at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. A graveside service will be held at 2:30PM on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery on 28th street in Gulfport.

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