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Oscar Johnson Obituary

Mr. Oscar Ray Johnson, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at College Drive Seventh Day Adventist Church, 110 College Drive in Pearl, MS.Visitation will be today between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home on High Street and Saturday between the hour of 1 and 1:50 PM at the church.
He was preceded in death by Mary Inez Noel Johnson, his wife of sixty years. Oscar was a long time Jackson businessman serving as owner-manager of Noel's Auto Electric Service, Inc.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Gerald Martin of Star, MS: two married grandchildren, Paul and Amanda Martin of Orlando and Florida and Elizabeth and Dag Pontvik of Florence, Italy.
Tributes may be made to Bass Memorial Academy, 6433 US Highway 11, Lumberton, MS 39455.
Published by Clarion Ledger on May 9, 2008.

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Karen Patsel McIntosh

May 15, 2008

Dear Kathleen and Gerald and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your father. I remember him as a kind and quietly friendly gentleman. May you find comfort in the sympathy of others.

Robert McKnight

May 10, 2008

Kathleen,
I was saddened to read of your father's passing. I have very fond memories of you and your parents and growing up next door to you on Robinson Street.
Robert McKnight

Jerry Ishee

May 9, 2008

Kathleen and Gerald,

Kathleen, I have wonderful memories of both your parents. Having grown up in the Jackson Church, most my age remember great Church related Summer activities and your parents wonderful Love of all of us.
God Bless you and your family. Our Prayers are with you.

Looking for the Lord's return,

Jerry and Sue Ishee
Nashville, TN.

Gerald and Joan (Patsel) VanHoy

May 9, 2008

Thinking of you with sympathany and hoping you find comfort in the lifetime of special memories of your father.

May 9, 2008

Mrs. Martin & Family,

We are truly sorry for your loss. You all mean so very much to us. You are in our daily thoughts and prayers.

With Love,
The Berrong Family

Marcia Black

May 9, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Oscar and Inez were very dear neighbors of mine for several years. They were both wonderful people and will be missed.

The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

May 9, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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