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Ira JOHNSON Obituary
He was born July 14, 1937, to the late Ira and Hattie B. Johnson. He was a 1957 graduate of T.C. Walker School. He was a member of Zion Poplars Baptist Church where served diligently as a Deacon.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys M. Johnson; son, Ira Johnson III; daughters, Darlene Thornton and the Rev. Angela Johnson; grandchildren, Christopher Johnson and Candace Johnson; all of Gloucester; great-granddaughter, Sheloir Johnson of Mathews, Va.; brothers, Russell Johnson of Columbus, Ga., and Bennie Johnson of Hampton, Va.; and a
host of other relatives and friends.
Deacon Johnson may be viewed on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Howard Funeral Home and from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Friday.
A service of Celebration will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, in Zion Poplars Baptist Church, 7000 T. C. Walker Road, Gloucester with the Rev. Elton Pryor officiating. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ira JOHNSON
YON WHITE
January 15, 2010
I will miss Ira more than you know.He was just like my dad in many ways.We had the best of times fishing,hunting,working & just sitting around telling jokes back & forth.I know he was a great man of God as well.Hang in there & we all remember all the great memories we had together.God Bless!!!
carolyn valentine
January 10, 2010
I will always remember Ira playing basketball on the T.C.Walker team. He was a nice person who let nothing get him down. Bennie, you and your brothers have my condolences on your loss.
Michelle Jones
January 9, 2010
Ms. Gladys, Angie, Ira, and Darlene
I am truly sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. Zion Poplars will miss a truly good man; rest assure that he is now in God's arms watching over all of us. May God bless and keep you.
Tim Wittkopp
January 8, 2010
Ira, I am sorry to hear about the loss of you dad. I hope that you find comfort in that he is in a better place. Cherish the memories. God Bless.
January 8, 2010
Angela Johnson and Family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and our hearts. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Remeber that your dad, the wonderful Mr. Ira Johnson Jr. will live forever through your memories and the footprints that he left in all of the lives that he touched. God Bless you and your family. Saundra and Ron Bryant and family,
Minnie Turnage
January 8, 2010
To the Johnson Family:
My thoughts & prayers are with you today & always. In this difficult time I pray that GOD will grant you all a peace that surpasses all understanding. May the LORD bless & keep you.
Tammie Johnson
January 8, 2010
Uncle Ira I will miss you so much you are such an amazing man. I thank you for all you've done for me and because of the great values, character, and love you and Aunt Gladys enstored in me as a young child when mama passed away to me becoming an adult,has help me become the person I am today. I love you and you will forever live in my heart. Until we meet again.I love you always and forever, Tammie
The Savage, Cooper, and Gilchrist Family
January 7, 2010
Mrs. Johnson, Darlene, Angela, Ira II, and family we were sorry to hear of your lost. Ira (Mr. Johnson)will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this difficut time. Please don't hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do for your family.
May God Bless and Comfort you!
Susan Smith
January 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Julie Young Bayly
January 7, 2010
To The Johnson Family,
Please know that you are in our hearts and thoughts during this difficult time. I have always thought of Ira as a hardworking & kind hearted person. Ira was a very talented gardener. We will all miss the fruits of his labor.
Tami Nunn
January 7, 2010
Darlene, I am so sorry to hear this news and so sorry for your loss. I know you have a wonderful family and pray that the memories you have will bring you comfort. I haven't seen you since I moved to Gloucester from Newport News six years ago. Please feel free to contact me.
January 7, 2010
We will really miss Ira at Zion Poplars. He was an honest, fair, christian man. May God give you strength through this difficult time.
Emily
Jackie Young
January 7, 2010
Gladys and family, Wes and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Ira. His friendship was a blessing to us and our family. He shared his many talents and lived life in a most exemplary way. We trust that your abiding faith and good memories will see you through the dark hours of grief. With love and prayers, Jackie and Wes Young
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