Mitchell Rayford Johnson, 50, of Albemarle passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at Stanly Regional Medical Center. Mitchell was born on June 25, 1964 in Stanly County, a son of Joanne Cabaniss Johnson and the late Robert Johnson.

Mitchell attended West Stanly High School and worked as a HVAC Technician. He enjoyed NASCAR, building model cars and collecting knives.

In addition to his father, Mitchell is preceded in death by brothers, Terry Laverne Johnson and Jerry Wayne Johnson; sister, Beverly Sue Furr; niece, Teaoka Freeze and nephew, Justin Wayne Johnson.

Mitchell is survived by his children, Ashley Mae Johnson of New London, Robert Mitchell Johnson and Brandon Lee Johnson both of Albemarle. Sister, Joan Carol Page of Albemarle. Mitchell is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Memorial Service at a later date.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Johnson family of Albemarle. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.