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Robert JOHNSON Obituary

Name: Visitation for Robert JOHNSON
Start: 2016-01-08T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-09T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. - West End Chapel

JOHNSON, Robert Mr. Robert E. Johnson, age 67 of College Park, GA passed away Jan. 4, 2016. He leaves a legacy of his passion for justice, his desire to help others, his love for Christ, his family and his church. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Finley (Catherine) Johnson and siblings Finley, Jr., George, Charles, and Mildred Brown. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Mary Johnson of College Park, Georgia; his children, Cleon F. Johnson of Ohio, Marcus D. Johnson of New York, and special son, Germaine Satterwhite of Florida; granddaughters, Cristal, Alisha Christina; siblings James (Carolyn) Johnson of Illinois, Lewis (Thelma) of Mississippi, aunt, Eunice Hardeman; five sisters-in-law and four brothers- in-law a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at 12:00 noon at Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church, 1202 West Marietta St. Atlanta, Ga., Rev. R.L. White officiating. Interment, Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens, Mableton, GA. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 8, from 2pm to 8pm at Willie Watkins Funeral Home, West End, Atlanta 404.758.1731

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert JOHNSON

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17 Entries

Lisa Williams

July 29, 2023

Hello to The Johnson, I just found out that your father and husband passed away. Robert was a friend of my family, and we were shocked when we found out about his passing. May GOD continue to bless your family.

Diane Seldon

January 10, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Praying for strength for the days to come.

Teresa Harman

January 9, 2016

My deepest condolence to the Johnson Family

Rev. Dr. Amanda Ducksworth

January 9, 2016

Mary, Cleon, Marcus, and Crystal,
I was saddened when I heard the news about Robert. He touched so many with his nonanxious presence and passion for justice. He was always making things happen for others. I remember Robert inquiring about the amount of homework given to the ITC students (smile). I also remember him hosting a cookout for the class to celebrate their successful completion. He was a giant in many ways. Our souls were stirred by his Sunday morning prayers.
Be encouraged and know the day will come when missing him will not hurt as much as it does right now.
Love you all,
Dr. Amanda C. Ducksworth

January 9, 2016

THE DRIVEN SPIRIT FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES of Mr Johnson, shall continue to be in my SPIRIT that the LIFE HE LIVED will continue to be like a TORCH OF FLAME- I, too, shall commit to LIFE's Purpose.
And THANKS for being a l LEADER in our town, state, and nation
WASHINGTON. EAST GOVAN STREET, GRENADA

Teresa Moss

January 8, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy to the Johnson Family.

Teresa Moss & Family

Lula Amos

January 8, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Marilyn Mitchell

January 8, 2016

Our Prayers, Love and Deepest Sympathy now and the days to come.
Continue to Trust and Look to God for Strength and Peace.
Continue to Bless the name of the Lord;
Love Always,

January 8, 2016

Dear Johnson Family,
Please accept my deepest condolemces. Robert, a friend for almost 50 years, boldly and courageously "spoke truth to power" in my hometown, Sandersville, GA, as an SCLC Field Rep. I thank God for him, and others like him, who changed America.

2 Timothy 4:7

Peace at last my brother,
Kenneth Davis, Stone Mountain, GA

The Fanning Family

January 8, 2016

To the Family,
May you find peace in the memories that he leaves, always helping others, he was a long time friend to our family. We will miss him in our community.

Gordon & Helon Spencer

January 8, 2016

To Robert's Family:

You are so blessed to be his family and his offspring. What a special person Robert was, what a gift from God to the lives of those who were fortunate to have come in contact with him. He gave us memories and thoughts to consider because of his passion and contributions to this country and to others. So sorry he had to leave us and for your loss, but thankful for the contributions he made that touched us all in a special way, and thankful that he is now with the best friend anyone could have, Jesus, Our LORD. God is with you, He supports you and is just a prayer away.

Love and prayers,

January 8, 2016

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

Ronald and Anna Winters

January 7, 2016

Mary, Cleon and Marcus:

You have our deepest condolences. We may not know the degree of your hurt and pain, but we are also hurting.

We will continue to keep you in our prayers and hope that you keep us in yours.

Sorry we were unable to celebrate Robert's home going services with you but again you know that we are there in spirit and in the family's hearts.

There are so many things you want to say when you lose a loved one, but word cannot express your true feelings; so the best we can say is Robert rest in peace, you fought a great fight, your spiritual legacy will be remember by many; we know you are in a better place and you will continue to live on in our hearts.

Your loving cousins,
Ronnie and Anna

The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home

January 8, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

2 Corinth 1 : 3&4 May you fine comfort and strength in the God of love and kindness

January 5, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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