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Jerry Johnson Obituary
He was a native of Dinwiddie County, and was the son of Dorothy M. Johnson. Jerry was a graduate of the Dinwiddie County High School Class of 1986. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was currently actively serving in the Army National Guard. At an early age he accepted Christ and became a member of the Mount Poole Baptist Church, Ford. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Maxine Winfield Johnson Rhodes; his uncle, James A. Johnson; and his stepfather, Samuel L. Walker Jr.
He leaves to cherish memories of him, his loving and devoted mother, Dorothy M. Johnson; a sister, Latonya C. Johnson of McKenney; two daughters, Asia R. Johnson and Jasmine Anna Marie Williams; a niece, Shanequa C. Johnson; and a nephew, Kamari Johnson; three aunts, Maxine Jones (devoted) of Stony Creek, Alice Rhodes (Peter) of Blackstone and Rebecca Richardson of Petersburg; two uncles, Burmond L. Johnson (Lena) of Blackstone and Albert L. Rhodes of McKenney; two great-uncles, Charlie Mac Winfield (Mildred) of Mckenney and Charlie Johnson of Petersburg; five great-aunts, Virginia Lewis of Lawrenceville, Bernice Brown (Charles) and Mary Jackson (Andrew) of Rawlings, Edith Johnson of Ettrick and Ruth Rose of Petersburg; a godmother, Nancy Harvell of McKenney; a host of cousins, among them several devoted, Jeffrey Rhodes, Rodney Rhodes, Gary Johnson and Burmond Johnson Jr,, and other relatives and friends, among them Keesha Williams of Petersburg, Leroy Ragsdale, Stacey Batts and Luther Wright.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Darvills, with the pastor, the Rev. David L. Banks Sr., officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the residence of his mother, 18509 Depot Road, McKenney. The body may be viewed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at the funeral home and on the day of the service from noon to the hour of service. Services entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, 478-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Johnson
FREDERICK, VINCENT, MARCUS, & JAMAR SMITH
October 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ANGELA KING (GRAVES)
October 29, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
ANGELA GRAVES
October 29, 2008
May God continue to watch over you and your family. We loved him, but God loved him best. Class of 85'
Brian Lee
October 22, 2008
May God be with you all.
John Jackson & family
October 21, 2008
our deepest sympathy to the family.may the lord watch over you all and baby jas.He was the best of souls, good hearted man that will be missed by our family.
Johnnie and Michaela (Miles) Walden
October 17, 2008
Tonya and Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Be strong and have faith in god and everything will be ok.
Adria Parham ---Dinwiddie Class of '86
October 15, 2008
My heart goes out to you all during this most difficult time. Continue to trust and have faith that God will see you through this.
Angela Wyatt
October 14, 2008
With our deepest sympathy, our family has your family in pray.
October 14, 2008
To the Johnson Family,
I wish to express my most heartfelt sympathy to each of you. I am deeply saddened to hear of your/our loss. Jerry and I were of the same class, Dinwiddie Class of 1986. He will not be forgotten.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)
My God hold you firmly in His hands today and always.
With Love,
Katasha (Gilliam) White
Darrin Robinson
October 14, 2008
To the family of Jerry Johnson. I was truly sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry and would like to extend my deepest condolences. He will be greatly missed.
I am sorry I can not attend his homegoing service for as I am now living in San Antonio, Texas. Keeping you in prayer and thoughts. God Bless.
Joy Duarte
October 14, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Zebra Nikita Booth
October 13, 2008
With Thoughts of Deepest Sympathy
On the Loss of Jerry Words can't make your sorrow any easier to bear,
But they can show how deeply
others sympathize and care.
brian greene
October 13, 2008
my deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. You are in our prayers during this trying time.
Carmella Quintana
October 13, 2008
My heart is heavy with sorrow for the loss of your brother. Just know that he is in the Lord's hands now and you have an angel to watch over you and yours. May his soul rest in peace.
Doris King(Crittendon)
October 13, 2008
my prayer goes out to the Johnson family we will miss you - my cousin and friend so many memories we shared we love you -rest in peace
charni law
October 12, 2008
i cant believe you gone i luv u and i pray that god give your family strength u r gone but not forgotten
Rell & Emma Whitehead
October 12, 2008
Dot,
Words cannot express how sadden we were about Jerry. He is among the many angels watching over you from above. "Tiss" has him in her sight. He was a remarkable young man who will be missed. May the words of Psalm 121 bring you peace and comfort. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
CASSONDRE SMITH
October 12, 2008
PHILIPPIANS 4:13 SAY'S THAT YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENED YOU. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU; MOTHER, SISTER,DAUGHTERS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. JUST HOLD YOUR HEADS UP, KNOWING THAT HE IS SOMEWHERE SMILING AND LAUGHING. HE ONLY CHANGED ADDRESS, NOTHING ELSE. BE BLESSED AND KEEP THE FAITH
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