Obituary of Donald Marion Johnson

Mayesville - Donald Marion Johnson, 72, husband of Sherry Jackson Johnson, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home in Mayesville, SC.

Born August 18, 1953, in Sumter, SC, he was the son of the late Jordan Johnson and Barbara Ward Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was the retired owner of Blackman Laboratories Inc., which provided water and wastewater treatment services throughout the state of South Carolina. He was a lifetime member of the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) where he was part of the 5S Select Society since 1983. Continuing in his legacy, his daughter Babs Johnson Harvey currently serves as president-elect of WEASC and has been a member of the 5S Select Society since 2022.

Though he was committed to his work, his greatest devotion was always to his family. He took great pride in providing for his wife and daughters and in their resulting success.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters Betsy Johnson Sumner (David), and Babs Johnson Harvey (Adam); one grandson, Wyatt Marion Harvey, on the way; two brothers Jordy Johnson and Nelson Johnson; one sister Patricia Skinner.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at the Mayesville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Brian Peake officiating.

The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church in Morrison Hall.

Memorials may be made to Mayesville Presbyterian Church, 109 W, Sumter St. Mayesville SC 29104 or to the WEASC Scholarship Fund at https://www.scwaters.org/donations/

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.