Paul Tyrone “Tron” Johnson

Paul Tyrone “Tron” Johnson, 54, of Morganton, NC went to his Heavenly home to be with his mom, whom he missed dearly, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born on September 19, 1967 in Burke County to the late Paul Willard Johnson and Patsy Williams Johnson. He was a lifelong member of Burkemont Baptist Church. Tron was an employee of Case Farms with 34 plus years of service. He was a fixture at Sain’s Barber Shop. He never met a stranger and loved everyone he met. Tron was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the UNC Tarheels. One of his favorite pastimes was going out and eating at restaurants, especially with friends who took him out.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest and Louise Williams and Garland and Zena Johnson.

Tron is survived by his aunts, Lynda Norville (Doug), who became his earth parents after the passing of his mother, Naomi Johnson Sigmon, and Mary Ellen Drury; sisters, Pattie Hollinger (J.C.), Lorrie Meade (Rick); nephew, Kane Hollinger; cousin, Wendy Bradshaw (David); uncle, David Williams (Lorraine); friend, Momma Maggie Buchanan; and many other cousins who are left to cherish his memory.

Tron will lie-in-state from 12:30 – 2 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Burkemont Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. in the church with Dr. Eddy Bunton, Dr. Darren Browning and Tommy Sain officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC 28655.

The family would like to thank the staff on 5^th floor and ICU North at UNC Health-Blue Ridge for their special care, love and dedication while he was there.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.