06/08/2026
Terry Wayne Johnson, 78 of Moneta, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1947 in Bedford County, a son of the late Oma B. Johnson and Bertha Dellis Johnson. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Dillon, Sylvia Cox, Nadine Hodges and brothers, O.B., Wilson & Bobby Johnson.
Terry was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army having served in Vietnam War having served in Cam Ranh Bay & Vung Ro Bay operating an amphibious cargo vehicle.
He was a member of the Moneta Church of God of Prophecy and was a self-employed plumber for thirty-seven years taking pride in giving everyone an excellent job until his health declined.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Harris Johnson; son, Jason Wayne Johnson; sister, Vernelle Tuck; brother, Travis Johnson; sisters-in-law, Diane Johnson; brother-in-law, M. J. Cox, Jr.; special nieces, Kiwonna Bush, Carol Slusher; special nephews, Douglas Ellis, Craig Cassell; numerous other nieces & nephews.
Special thanks to to the team at Nayar Hospice especially nurses Olivia, Jaeydin and Sky for their care over the last three weeks.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made Nayar Hospice, 104 Center Street, Bedford, VA 24523 or Dementia Research.
The family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 AM on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford and a funeral service will follow at 1 PM in the chapel with Rev. Wayne Murphy, Rev. Melvin Harris and Rev. Michael Turner officiating. Interment, with military honors by Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard, will follow in Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
