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John Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON John H. Jr., 88 father of Norma J. Johnson, and Dr. Eric C. Johnson (Karen) died Sat, April 8, 2017 at Kentucky One Saint Joseph Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of the late John H. Johnson Sr. and Hattie Ingram Johnson. John graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School where he played football and did well academically. He retired from the Fayette County Police Department after 29 years of service. He was a lifelong and faithful member and trustee of Consolidated Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son James R. "JJ" Johnson, one grandson Antonio Jackson, two brothers James and Arather Johnson, two sisters Corine Darneal and Hattie Brinson. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, 3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 1 great-great grandson, 2 great-grandaughters and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation Thurs Apr 13, 2017 from 6-8pm and Fri Apr 14, 2017 from 12pm-1pm with the funeral immediately following all at Consolidated Baptist Church. The family can be reached at 859-299-6711 or 859-619-8197. Arrangements Fender Funeral Directors.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Apr. 13, 2017.

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Ronald Claybourne

April 14, 2017

Pastor Johnson, sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers to you and the family.

Alicia Doran

April 14, 2017

Prayers to the family as you go through this difficult moment. However be mindful that there is no more pain,suffering, or stumbling blocks, nothing but joy and peace for your father/brother/uncle/grandpa. God Bless

Dale Bumpase

April 14, 2017

Narma and Eric I am very sorry for the loss of your father.

Janet Gordon

April 13, 2017

Our prayers go out to you and your family in this time of bereavement . Just know that he is in a better place and God will get you through these difficult times.

Love Janet and ALYCIA and family

Frankie, Valorie Turner

April 13, 2017

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.

Ruthie Beckham

April 13, 2017

Eric, Norma & Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you all. May God's peace and comfort be with you during this difficult time.

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13

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Consolidated Baptist Church

KY

Apr

14

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fender Funeral Directors

1593 Russell Cave Rd., Lexington, KY 40505

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14

Funeral

1:00 p.m.

Consolidated Baptist Church

KY

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