Laval H. Johnson 57 of 440 Paul Long Road Newberry died at his residence February 9 2004. Mr. Johnson was born on December 8 1946 in Newberry County a son of the late Oscar L. and Mildred Hipp Johnson. He was a member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church and was formerly employed by Fulmer Building Supply in Newberry. He was a member of Whitmire Roseboro Masonic Lodge # 195. Mr. Johnson is survived by three sons Keith A. Johnson of Newberry Brent E. Johnson of Marietta GA and Brian S. Johnson of Charlotte NC; five grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 P. M. Wednesday at the Smyrna Presbyterian Church Cemetery by the Rev. Scott Hill. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children 950 W. Faris Road Greenville SC 29605. Active pallbearers will be Larry Gilliam Phil Rowe Luther Long Randy Senn Benjie Sanders and Paul Long. Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home 1704 College Street Newberry is assisting the family.