Johnnie Hubert Moton was born in Fitzgerald (Ben Hill County), Georgia on December 10, 1936, to the late Almeta and Johnnie (Hap) Moton.  As a precocious child, he changed the spelling of his name to "Johnny" when he became an adult.  He is the middle child of 5 siblings, two sisters, Merian Deloris Moton (proceeded him in death); Helen Marie (Charles E.) Locke, Sr., (Atlanta, Georgia);  and two brothers who both proceeded him in death, Harold Moton Sr., and Ronald Moton.

On June 21, 1960, he married the love of his life, Hattie Mae Moton of Blakely, Georgia, and to this union was born 3 children: Eric Maurice Moton (Huntsville, Alabama), Charlotte Denise Moton (Albany, Georgia), and Muriel Cassandra Moton (Huntsville, Alabama).  He has one grandson, Se'an Moton (Huntsville, Alabama).   Also proceeding him in death was his mother-in-law, Rose Ann Bailey; father-in-law, Fred Bailey, and Jack Slaton; Sister-in-laws, Marie Buskey, and Jane Bailey.

He received his early educational training from Ben Hill County Schools, graduating from Monitor High School early, at the young age of 15 on May 30, 1952.  After graduating High School, he attended Savannah State College (University) where he received the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education on August 21, 1957.  He became active in the Savannah State Alumni Association where he held a lifetime membership. He also pledged Omega Psi Phi while at Savannah State College (University) and has remained active with the brotherhood.

As a newly degreed and certified industrial arts teacher he began his teaching career in Blakely (Early County), Georgia in 1957 until he was recruited to Dougherty County Schools in 1960.   His teaching journey expanded across Carver Middle School, Southside Middle School, and Monroe High School.  While teaching at Monroe, he returned to school at Valdosta State College (University) in 1979 and received a Master of Arts in Education.  He then became the first Black industrial arts supervisor in the Vocational Education Department of the Dougherty County School System.  He worked tirelessly and retired in November 1988 after 31years of service.   After retiring from Dougherty County Schools, he immediately worked as a recruiter and teacher for Albany Area Technical School (College) until 1998.

He was very active in his community in various capacities and received numerous awards and citations.  Just to name a few: he received the Outstanding Community Service Award from the City of Albany's Water, Gas, & Light Commission; the Community Activist Award presented by the Honorable Albany City Commissioner Jon B. Howard, a Special Award for Envisioning A Future that Includes Justice for All; an Environmental Justice Certificate of Recognition, a  Special Congressional Recognition Award by the Honorable Charles Hatcher, M.C., The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Award presented by the 100 BLACK MEN, and the 4Real Outstanding Staff Award.  He also was sworn onto the Albany-Dougherty Governmental Study Commission Board.

Although he loved teaching and helping his students to develop skills that would allow them to be productive citizens and a resource for their community, MOST OF ALL HE THE LOVED THE LORD AND WAS A CHRISTIAN FIRST AND FOREMOST.  After moving to Albany, Georgia in 1960 he became a member of the Lincoln Avenue Church of Christ.  Shortly after becoming a member, he became very active and very instrumental in leading the work to purchase land and build a larger facility where the members relocated in 1968.  That facility was located at 2023 River Road, Albany, Georgia.   Thereafter, he also was pivotal in leading in the construction of the 2nd sanctuary in 1985 on Gaines Avenue, Albany, Georgia, where the saints at Gaines Avenue Church of Christ reside today.

The first Elders at River Road (now Gaines Avenue) Church of Christ were ordained in 1992.  Brother Moton was one of the original 3 ordained.  To date, his legacy includes being the longest living Elder, having served for nearly 32years.  In 1993 an opportunity was presented for the Church to embark upon the South African Mission work.  Elder Moton traveled and led this work until 2020.   However, he remained intricately involved in this mission work as the lead planner and overseer for hosting the South African exchange delegates visit to the USA.

In 1994, the church property was under water due to the great flood of 1994. As the overseer of Disaster Relief and Security, his primary focus was to ensure that saints had a place to worship, and that every church member who was impacted by this flood received the assistance that they needed.  However, under his leadership help was extended to non-members in the community as well.   Thus, in 1994 River Road Inc. was established to provide affordable housing, sustenance assistance, summer camps, and childcare to the members and the community at-large.  He served as chairman of the River Road, Inc. board until his transition.  Further Ministries for which he had direct responsibility and overside include the: Division of Education, Benevolence, Disaster Relief and Security, Fiscal Affairs, Bereavement, Grandtimers and the Nursery Ministry.   He also taught the 1st Principle's class (for those who were newly added to the Body of Christ). Through his works he has brought many souls to the feet of Jesus. His work truly speaks for him.

He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 65 years, Hattie Mae Moton; his children Eric Moton, Charlotte Moton,  and Muriel Moton; his grandson Se'an Moton; his Beloved sister Helen (Charles E.) Locke, Sr.; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Roberts, Carol Ann Bailey, James Bailey, and Sterling Bailey; his grand pups who gave him much joy and comfort, Zuri and Ivy; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and those who looked to him as a father figure.