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Evelyn Johnson Obituary

MS. EVELYN JOYCE. JOHNSON was born in Thibodeaux, Louisiana on September 28, 1920 And passed away November 1, 2005 in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Wheatley High School and attended Houston College for Negroes, "Texas Southern University". Ms. Johnson spent her career working in the music industry in Houston and Memphis in the early days of the blues. She worked for Houston's Duke-Peacock Records for many years. Later, she obtained a franchise license from the American Federation of Music and booked performers through her own agency, Buffalo Booking. Writer Dr. Roger Wood chronicled her extensive contribution to the evolution of post-war blues and R&B. She was recognized as a blues music pioneer during a 2003 Duke-Peacock Reunion Concert. Evelyn is preceded in death by her mother Sophronia Davis and her cousin Mack M. Merritt and Elsie E. Merritt. One Cousin, Joe L. Robinson, survives her; Her Services will be held, Visitation is 6-8p.m., Sunday, November 6,2005 and Funeral is Monday, November 7, 2005, both at St. James United Methodist Church, 1712 Wilson, Houston, TX. Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery. Services Entrusted To: Robey Funeral Home "A Family Of Helping Hands" 403 W. Sterling Ave. Baytown, Texas 77520 (281) 428-9911

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 6, 2005.

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Jessica Johnson

November 10, 2005

Many fond memories of growing up across the street from you, Sophia and Mitzie!



Thanks for "being there."



Love,

Jessica

minerva derry

November 7, 2005

to my aunt which i will miss very much,i remember when i could go to her when mama would said no and she would say leave my girl along margaret. she was a second mom to me and my sisters and brothers. we will truly miss her smiling face and her love. i know that are are in heaven wiyh clarence jr. and ray anthony picking up where mama left off. god bless see you when i get to heaven tell big mama and papa we love and miss them very much and the rest of the gang. love minerva

Freddia & Moses Newton

November 7, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

James Fraher

November 6, 2005

My most heartfelt sympathies go to the family and relatives of Evelyn Johnson. I remember what an honor it was when I photographed her for the Down in Houston book project. Once I photographed her for the portrait you see with her obituary here and the other time was for group photo with many of her musician friends who worked with at Duke-Peacock I also remember what a grand time she had at the Duke-Peacock Reunion at the Eldorado Ballroom in 2003. She was a wonderful kind person and I will always remember her.



James Fraher

JOAN ELLIS

November 6, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF EVELYN JOYCE JOHNSON:

EVELYN IS ONE OF THE SWELL MEMORIES, WORKING AT PEACOCK RECORDS. LET TODAY BE A DAY OF REJOICING. FOR SHE IS ONLY SLEEP.

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