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Matthew Johnson Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

JOHNSON, Matthew EAST POINT - Homegoing services for Mr. Matthew Christopher Johnson will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Word of Faith Love Center, 2435 Ben Hill Rd., East Point. GA 30344 with Dr. Reginald Garmon Pastor officiating. Remains will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Garden in Albany, GA. He leaves to cherish his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion (Janice) Johnson; his grandmother, Mrs. Janie Traylor; devoted and loving aunts and uncles: Ms. Julathra Smith, Mrs. Jacquelyn (Roosevelt) Cuffie, Mr. Julius smith, and Mr. Jonathan Traylor; and a host of relatives and friends. The cortege will assemble at the church at 9:30 a.m. Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home East Point 404-768·2993-4.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 13, 2012.

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Madelyn Callion

January 27, 2012

Dear Jan, Michael and Cameron-
I know you do not know me but I worked with JT during the past 2 years and consider her one of the sweetest persons I know. I only found out about Matthew today & my heart is broken in thinking about & praying for you all. I know how very much Matt was loved. Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss and I pray for the Lord to wrap you in His love and peace. I love you JT.

Deborah Worthen

January 20, 2012

Mrs. Johnson, I have prayed for your peace with this great loss. GOD is an almight GOD and he will take care of you and your family. Matthew will be missed so much, just know he is in the loving arms of Christ The LORD our saviour..The Worthens

sherry long

January 17, 2012

matthew was a good friend. we loved him sooo. he was so funny and he loved to tell jokes and act silly. he would always be running aroung in the school just for fun and he always wore those gaming shirts. u will truly be missed. rip matthew johnson

Felecia Miller

January 16, 2012

Thinking of You, Mrs. Smith-Johnson, may God Bless you and your family with love, peace, happiness, togtherness, and understanding mentally and physically. I can't began to imagine what you are going through right now but I do want to let you know that you are in my prayers. Take care of you family and comfort them as they comfort you.
"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6 - 7

"And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died." 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - 14

"So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold -- though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world." 1 Peter 1:6 - 7

Felecia Miller APS/Kennedy

Emmie Carroll

January 16, 2012

Matthew was one of my Pathway family members. The whole school was one big family. Even though the school closed, we were still a family. It felt as if I lost a family member. I can't imagine how his actual family members are feeling. Matthew grew up into a great guy and was raised by great people. He had a wonderful life and he made so many people smile. RIP Matthew, we'll all miss you.

Rachel Gresham

January 14, 2012

My your family have peace at this most difficult time. Our family's hearts are full with grief. Matthew Johnson you will truly be missed. Thank God for allowing us to have the pleasure of meeting you while attending Pathway Christian School. "Pass the ball Matthew" we know you have scored big in the house of the Lord. Love, RIP from your us. Ms.Gresham, Leon Dunn, Isaiah Dunn

Rev. Wallace L. and Mrs. Fredonia S. Jones

January 14, 2012

Janice
Our hearts are deeply saddened by the loss of Matthew. Please know that you are in our prayers and if there is anything that we can do to help you carry this very difficult and heavy burden, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Sincerely, the entire Jones Family: Rev. Wallace L. Jones, Mrs. Fredonia S. Jones, Ms. Audrea Y. Jones and sons, Garrett and Austin Saunders.

Cathy Wilson-Johnson

January 13, 2012

Janice and Family,
Please know that I am praying for you. I am only a phone call away should you need anything at all. May God bless and keep you now and always.

Sincerely,
Cathy Wilson-Johnson and Family

Becky Woodard

January 13, 2012

Matthew had a quiet spirit about him. As I watched him blossom in the video ministry, I felt a sense of pride in his work. I will miss seeing him on Sundays preparing for the service. He always had a smile on his face and a glow about him. He will be truly missed by his church family and friends.

May the Lord give you peace during this time and may your tears only last for a short time for the joy he gave will overcome the sorry in your heart.

Patricia Elliott-Rumph

January 12, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

gwen stokes

January 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family. My prayers, love and sympathy will forever be with you.

Sistah Marla O'Hara

January 12, 2012

Thank you for sharing your beautiful son. He was truly a "breath of fresh air" at a time when so many young folk are acting "crazy." I really liked Matthew and to say I will miss seeing him and talking with him is an under-statement. I thank God He allowed me to know such a mild-mannered, polite, and genuinely dedicated young man.

My prayer is that God strengthen you as you adjust to the loss. I will keep your family wrapped in prayer.

Good night, Matthew.

Maudie Petty

January 12, 2012

May God be with you all and give you peace. My deepest sympathy.
Ms. Petty

Belinda Balkum

January 12, 2012

My deepest sympathy to The Johnson Family. We loved, honored, and appreciated Matthew for the wonderful young man that he was. We will miss his quiet strength and dignity. He will remain a treasured memory in the hearts of his ministry family at Word Of Faith Love Center. Peace and Blessings to the family. Matthew is in the Arms of the Lord and we know he rests in complete and restful peace.

ray mccune

January 12, 2012

You have my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed teaching Mathew and I know that he will be missed

Ray McCune

January 12, 2012

Deepest Sympathy to the Johnson family.

James Davis

January 12, 2012

To my colleague Mrs. Smith-Johnson and family,

"Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all."
2 Thessalonians 3:16

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