Engrum Johnson recently announced his retirement following a period of declining health. He previously served as pastor of several Baptist churches in South Carolina, including Black Creek in Dovesville, Rocky Creek and Grace in Greenville, and, most recently, Rockvale in Piedmont, where he was recognized in June 2014 for 50 years in the ministry. In September, he was named pastor emeritus at Rockvale. Johnson and his wife, Lynn, will continue to live in the Greenville area.