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Deacon JT Johnson Obituary

Funeral services for Deacon JT Johnson will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, East Gadsden, the Rev. Henry Sterling officiating. Burial in Lincoln Hill Cemetery.
Deacon JT Johnson Sr. was born November 16, 1944, to the late Jabe Johnson and Christine Johnson-Garland in Cherokee County.
He confessed Christ at an early age and until his death was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, East Gadsden, Ala.
He graduated from Hachett High School in Centre, Ala. He received several degrees from Birmingham Southern Bible College.
He married Lila Edwards and to this union two children were born, JT Johnson Jr. and Kemely Johnson.
JT retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with 34 years of service. He was fondly known as "Leroy" by his coworkers.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jabe Johnson; and his little sister, Sophia Loretta Johnson.
He leaves to cherish his memories, Elizabeth Johnson (and her entire extended family); mother, Christine Johnson-Garland; children, Kemely (Daryl) Johnson-Hatchett, JT Johnson Jr., Eva Deon (Stephen) Isom; special niece/daughter, Sophia (Giovanni) Patrick; brothers, JB Johnson, Elliot Johnson and Anthony Johnson; special aunt and uncle, Perry Stallings and Pearline Stallings-Dixon; loves of his life, Destiny, Micheal, Mya, Janea, Whitney, Jeremy, all his great grandchildren, and his beloved cat "Kristie." There are several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews who are too many to mention.
Special thanks to Delicia Johnson, Ms. Alice, Al Kimble, Anthony Sandridge, Ebony Holt, Gentiva Home Health and Hospice, and the entire First Baptist Church family.
Professional services provided by Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home.

Published by The Gadsden Times on Sep. 29, 2014.
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HEY DADDY I MISS YOU SO MUCH . I KNOW GOD HAVE A SPECIAL JOB FOR YOU AND I KNOW YOU'RE GOING TO DO IT WELL. LOVE KEM

KEMELY JOHNSON

October 11, 2014

HEY DADDY I MISS YOU SO MUCH . I KNOW GOD HAVE A SPECIAL JOB FOR YOU AND I KNOW YOU'RE GOING TO DO IT WELL. LOVE KEM

KEMELY JOHNSON

October 7, 2014

DADDY IT HAVE BEEN A WEEK TODAY SINCE YOU PASS. LORD HELP ME !

KEMELY JOHNSON

October 1, 2014

Kindness and Love Radiated from him...he will be truly missed.

Larry Farmer

October 1, 2014

Daddy you were and still are my best friend. I will always cherish the good memories. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for you telling me to never quit and don't give up. I will do my best to fill your shoes and carry on the good name that you've created. I will miss you forever!!! I pray that you still give your loved ones guidance. I love you!! RIP daddy

Your Son Jt Johnson, Jr

October 1, 2014

Sorry for your lost the rogers jimmy lillian and tonja

Jimmy Rogers

September 30, 2014

The kindest man I've ever met. My prayers are with you all.

Felicia Dunn-Adams

September 30, 2014

May God's presence comfort you in your time of bereavement,and may God forever bless and keep you in His loving care. Shirley Turner, Atlanta

September 30, 2014

HEY GOODLOOKING IT'S ME ANGEL . DADDY MY HEART IS HEAVY , BUT I KNOW YOUR TRULY A ANGEL . RIP

KEMELY JOHNSON

September 29, 2014

Sending love and prayers for everyone in the Johnson Family. Your Daddy (and Papa) resonated love and made everyone feel like family. He was truly one of a kind, very genuine and what an infectious smile he had! He will be missed.

Cassie and Hannah Gilmore

September 29, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ekra Tolbert

September 29, 2014

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