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Royal JOHNSON Obituary
May 13, 1937 - Jan. 6, 2021
AKA Lead Foot and Buck. A
native of Malone, Alabama. Royal moved to Dayton, OH, in 1956 and lived in Chicago, IL, and San Francisco, CA, until he made his residence in Detroit, MI, in the late 60's. Royal is
preceded in death by his
parents, Willie Cephas and Ida Belle (Birdsong) Johnson; 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
Our brother, your mortal presence here on God's Green Earth will be remembered and
cherished Eternally, Jaruth Durham-Jefferson (James), Jennette Arnold and Floyd S. Johnson (JoAnn) and family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Royal JOHNSON
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Michelle Hill
February 8, 2023
The best Cousin you could ever have! You are greatly missed. Love You Cousin Michelle "Mike "
February 15, 2021
To the Johnson Family (and Jaruth) let the love of God keep the loving memory of your love one in your hearts in your time of sorrow. F. Drakeford, Dayton,OH.
Michelle Williams
February 15, 2021
We miss you very much here in Detroit Cousin. Rest easy...your memory is always present among us. GOD Bless your soul. Love Michelle Hill-Willams. "Mike"
Leophas and Bettye Smith
February 14, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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