Johnnie Montgomery

Life’s voyage came to an end for Mr. Johnnie Lee Montgomery, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Columbia, Maryland.

Born in Clarendon County of South Carolina, on November 15, 1966, he was a son of Isaac Jr. and Maggie Mellerson Montgomery. Johnnie was affectionately known as, “Zeak” and “Black”.

Having being reared in a Christian home, “Zeak” received a foundation of faith at a very early age and united and maintained a lifelong membership with Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church in Summerton. Later on, he attended Fort Foote Baptist Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.

During his formative years, Johnnie received his education in the public schools of Clarendon County and was a graduate of Scott’s Branch High School, “Class of 1986”. After graduation, he moved to Miami, Florida. Later on, relocated to Fort Washington.

“Zeak”, worked as a chef at Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. He was also a landscaper and painter. Johnnie was a very prideful, hardworking man who passionately played pool and competing in competitions. He enjoyed riding bike and loved to cook as well as teaching others. “Black” expressed “One Love” on a daily! He was sweet as sugar, easy going and smooth. “Zeak” gave the best advice and a great listening ear.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Isaac Sr. and Dinah McFadden Montgomery, Mose Lemon, Jackie and Willie T. Mellerson Braddon; uncles, Edward Montgomery, Joseph, Edward and Clarence Mike Lemon; aunts, Yvonne Lemon and Sarah Ruth McFadden

He leaves to cherish his loving memories his parents, Isaac Jr. and Maggie Mellerson Montgomery of Summerton and beloved aunt/mom, Diane Cantey of Fort Washington; children, Terrill (Ashley) Pearson of Philadelphia PA, Tiffany Stinnie of Columbia SC, Jasmine and Janelle Montgomery; special daughter, Brianna Cunningham all of Fort Washington; grandchildren, Tristen and Austin Pearson of Philadelphia; special grandchild, Royal Miller of Fort Washington; siblings, Eddie Lee, Rodney (Chinetta), Shakahn Montgomery and Laura Benford; godmother, Kathleen Bennett of Summerton; god-sisters, Deidra Ragin and Jennille Carroll; uncles, Johnny Montgomery, Jenrett, Randolph and Roger Mellerson, William and Leroy Braddon, Jerome Richard, John Harold and Kenneth Lemon; aunts, Deloris Brown, Susan Williams, Lottie Green, Mary Montgomery, Ada Thomas, Dinah Prince, Rebecca Newton, Lillie Ann (George) Cain, Queen Palmer and Kathy Lemon; best friends, Joe Miller and Ricky Dow; a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Special thanks to a very special cousin, LaChion Brown Wilson; a special friend, Monica Cunningham and a special dad, Carter Gutrick.