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Herbert Johnson Obituary
He was born May 18, 1930, to Ella and Thomas Johnson in Dunn, N.C.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Williams Johnson, and his siblings, Woodrow (Buster) Johnson, Gloria Johnson, Lona Chamberlain and Romana Johnson.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from Master System Bakery as a baker. He was a member of Club 17 for many years. He became a member of Power of Praise Bibleway Church, Hopewell, Va., until his health declined.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda Clarke (Pastor James Clarke Sr.) of Petersburg, Va., Brenda Taylor (Russell) of Upper Marlboro, Md.; one stepson, Stephen Williams of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren, Kim Jackson (Kevin) of Upper Marlboro, Md., James Clarke Jr. (Tracey) of Petersburg, Va., Cindy Martin (Reginald) of Upper Marlboro, Md., and devoted, Jamar Clarke of Petersburg, Va.; nine great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Arletha Dawkins of Petersburg, Va., and Theresa Johnson of Springfield, Va.; one brother, Ronald Johnson of Landover, Md.; five nieces, Jacqueline Stephens of Chester, Va., Romona Johnson of Petersburg, Va., Donna Coco (Alfredo) of Charlotte, N.C., Bridgette Dawkins of Petersburg, Va., and Leslie Dawkins of Alexandria, Va.; three nephews, Joseph Chamberlain Jr. of Petersburg, Va., David Chamberlain of Houston, and James Edward Johnson of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Special thanks of Rhonda Edmonds, Deacon Lonnie Chavis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Mary Nelson, Gilhaven and Golden Living Battlefield Park Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at Refuge Temple Church, Petersburg, with Elder Cornelius White, pastor, officiating. Elder James Clarke Sr. will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Mt. Minnis Memorial Cemetery, Chester. The remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 10:45 a.m. until the hour of service. Relatives and friends will assemble at the residence of Elder and Mrs. James Clarke Sr., 1223 Hawke St., Petersburg, at 11 a.m. The family may be contacted by calling his daughter, Linda Clarke, (804) 733-5349. A memory video may be viewed at the funeral home.
Services under the direction of Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ethel Sturdivant
December 13, 2008
May our loving Father give you comfort. With heartfelt sympathy and love from the Sturdivant family.
Brenda Wynn-Baxter
December 12, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your lost.May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Minister NaTasha & Cecelia Heath
December 12, 2008
Brother Herbert is going to be deeply missed. We used to love visiting and talking with him at the home. We all loved him, but God loved him most. Remember weeping may endure for a night, but joy always comes in the morning. Praying for your continued strenght to endure the pain/suffering due to the lost of your loved one, Brother Herbert. Love in Christ, Min. NaTasha Heath and Mother
Officers & Members Club 17, Inc.
December 11, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Fred & Jean Dillard
December 10, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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