Dr. Albert W. Johnson, 81, of Nichols, passed away peacefully at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born in Mullins, South Carolina on July 19, 1944, the son of the late Mayberry Johnson and the late Margaret Dawsey Johnson.

Dr. Johnson grew up in the Pleasant View Community of Horry County. He attended Clemson University, where he was a member of the elite C-4 Pershing Rifles. After graduating from Clemson, he continued his education at Auburn University, where he earned his PhD.

He went on to serve as a Professor of Entomology at Clemson for more than 38 years. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Johnson received numerous honors and awards, including being recognized as Agricultural Researcher of the Year. He was widely respected for his many publications, his dedication to research, and his lasting contributions to the field of entomology.

Dr. Johnson was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Kay Huggins Johnson, his father, Mayberry Johnson, his mother, Margaret Dawsey Johnson, his brothers, Lehman Johnson and Gordon Johnson, and his sister, Sarah Johnson.

He is survived by his children, Rene'e Cochrane (Clyde), Dana Jacobs (Terry) and Al Johnson (Desiree); his grandchildren, Savannah Cochrane, Dr. Christian Cochrane, Dr. Russell Cochrane, Kaylyn Jacobs Sims (Kyle), Sydney Jacobs, Jefferson Johnson, Brooke Johnson, and Jameson Johnson; his great-granddaughter, Charlotte Cochrane; sisters, Genell Owens, Rose Ventura, and Kay Mauriocourt (James), as well as multiple nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a special friend, Nancy Enzor.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2026, in the Fellowship Hall of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Nichols. The funeral service will follow the visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church with Reverend Andrew Hughes officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to McLeod Hospice House, 1203 East Cheves Street, Florence, South Carolina 29506 or to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 6190 Pleasant View Church Road, Nichols, South Carolina 29581.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to his special sitters, Kayla Lewis and Kathy Douglas for the love, patience and compassion shown to Albert.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.

Dr. Johnson and the family are in the care of Meares Funeral Home of Mullins.