Horace “Paul” Johnson, III, 64, of Franklin, died Sunday, October 5, 2014.

Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Horace Paul Johnson, II and Florene Ferguson Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Faulkner Johnson; daughter, Beth Melissa Johnson; son, Stephen Paul Johnson and a brother, Kenneth. Paul enjoyed gardening and working with his hands. He was a painter and a handyman.

He is survived by his daughter, Abigail “Abby” Johnson of Franklin; grandchildren, Isaac Dewey and Kiara Dewey; two brothers, David Johnson and Randy Johnson both of Orlando and a sister, Rene Cuthill of Winter Park, FL.

A Private Service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to Angel Hospice General Fund, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com