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Joshua Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON Reverend Joshua Johnson, age 70, went home to the Lord Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born March 31, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas and Nora L. (Jones) Johnson. He earned a Bachelor and Master of Biblical Studies at the Zion Bible Institute of Rhode Island (1966); Methodist Theological Seminary (1991); and Pontifical College Josephinum (1992) in Ohio. He had been employed by the Philadelphia Board of Education and the Worthington Christian Academy before receiving his call to serve as Pastor with the West Ohio Conference, United Methodist Church, for more than 19 years. Before his retirement, he served as Pastor to the Big Wesley UMC in Toledo, OH; Shepard UMC and Hilltop UMC in Columbus, OH; and Big Spring, Harper, and Rushylvania, in the Bellefontaine, OH area. Rev. Johnson is predeceased by his parents and siblings Thomas, William, Phillip, Phyllis, Darnell, and Douglass. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Carolyn M. (Campbell) Johnson; four children, Joshua M.G. (Danica), Lisa D., Caleb J.-Kalyb, and Joel O.T.; five grandchildren, Demetrius L., Joshua I., Gabriel I., Jianna G., and Brian W.; two sisters, Henrietta (Dewitt) Wilson and Constance James; a brother, Sylvester Joseph Johnson; in-laws, Tomlin Campbell, Florine Strong, Shirley (John) Green, George (Geraldine) Campbell, Edgar (Lynn) Campbell, Vivia Nicholes, Linda White; and many relatives, true friends, and congregations he served as a shepherd. Homegoing service 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Brice United Methodist Church, 3160 Brice Rd., Brice, OH 43109. Rev. David Wells, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday 9 a.m. until the start of service. Interment in Asbury Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 10 to May 12, 2011.

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Kelly Taylor

May 15, 2011

Lisa & family,
My prayer is that God will comfort you at this time like only HE can! He is a God of peace and I pray that same peace be upon you at this time.

I thank God for having the privilege of growing up under Brother Josh's very stern hand. He was strict, but loving and I appreciate that now, as a parent myself.

Again, my heartfelt prayers are with you at this time.

Bishop & Lady William M Polley & the Zion Christian Assembly Family

May 13, 2011

We extend heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Carolyn Johnson and her family in Rev. Johnson's promotion to glory. May it comfort you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Liz Webster

May 13, 2011

For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21) Sis Johnson and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 12, 2011

The Johnson family
Our loss is heaven's gain. He now has a new body with no pain or illness. I'm sorry we will not be able to be with you for the service only in thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for all the support you and Pastor Johnson gave to Harper.
Take comfort from Proverbs 3/5-6.
Take care and we will see you again.
Your friends Ed and Martha Justice and all from Harper

Pprincipal Fowlkes,Mr.Scales the students of A+ Arts Elementary

May 12, 2011

Ms. Lisa & family,
the students & i want you to know that we are praying for you, as well as your family. take care of yourself...

May 12, 2011

Praying for you during your time of sorrow,God is with you Joy and David Smith

David Bennett

May 11, 2011

To the Johnson Family,

Know that my thought and prayers are with you during this time. Look to Jesus Christ who is the God of all comfort.

David Bennett

Robert and Connie Jackson

May 11, 2011

To the Johnson Family,

Our deepest condolences to all of you at this time of loss. GOD has called him home but we have the assurance that we will see each other again.

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