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Lester Johnson Obituary

Lester Johnson PORTSMOUTH - Lester Johnson, 57, of the 200 block of Main St., died Jan. 1, 2011 in Norfolk. He was born in Portsmouth and was a self- employed master painter. He graduated from I.C. Norcom High School, Class of 1972, and received special honors in mathematics. Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Claude E. Johnson Sr.; sisters, Gwendolyn J. Conley and Barbara A. Johnson and brother, Claude E. Johnson Jr. He is survived by five sons, Imani Gregory, Derrick Vaughan, Shawn Franklin, Johnell Jones and Tio Brooks; four sisters, Diana Blackwell (Marvin) of Corning, Calif., Pastor Helen Adams (William Earl), Valery Faulkner and Daphlyn "DeeDee" White (Keevin Smith), all of Portsmouth; one brother, Harvey Johnson (Rennay) of Manassas, Va.; 11 grandchildren; special friend, Debbie Colden; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Monday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. in Corprew Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Helen Adams presiding. The family will receive friends at 3501 Commerce St., Apt. 4, Portsmouth, VA 23703. The family can be contacted at (757) 839-7714.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 7, 2011.

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Debra Moore(Washington)

January 11, 2011

I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Lester. I still have very fond memories of him in our high school days. May the family find comfort to know he now home with our Lord Savior.

Cynthia Madkins

January 11, 2011

To Valerie, DeeDee and the Johnson Family: I really did not know that Lester was your brother until I saw his obituary. Lester and I were classmates, and he always had something funny to say. The last time I saw him in Lowe's, he cracked a joke; and as usual, I laughed. I will always remember him as being comical. Remember the good times you shared with him, and God will sustain you through this difficult time. Your St Mark Church member, Cynthia Madkins

Irvine Simmons Lee

January 9, 2011

To the family of Lester Johnson, in particularly Harvey “Tick” Johnson. My sympathies go out to you. I have fond childhood memories of Lester, most of them humorous! May the blessings of the One who gives comfort to us all, be yours during this time. Please know that I keep you in heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Irvine Simmons Lee

Katherine Hudson Jenkins

January 9, 2011

To the Johnson Family, we are truly sorry for your loss. God knows your burdens and your crosses, those things that hurt, your trials and losses. He cares for every soul that cries. " And God will wipe away every tear from your eyes;" Rev. 21:4 The Hudson Family. (Lincoln Street)

January 9, 2011

I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS,BUT I KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THOSE GOOD MEMORIES TO TREASURE GOD IS WITH YOU ALL THE TIME. FROM RENEE MCNEIL AND BRIAN MELCHOR

antar blackwell

January 8, 2011

I will trully miss my uncle Lester, he helped to mold me into the Independent Man that i am today. One day we were talking about my family, and how I have people who depend on me everyday. So I said, I guess you can call me "The Dependable Man". In the next breath he told me you will always be "the independent man". Therefore I am.
Antar Blackwell -aka- "The Independent Man"

Makeda Blackwell

January 8, 2011

My heart is so heavy to know my Uncle L will no longer be here with us physically but my faith in God gives me comfort to hope that he is in heaven with the Father our God. I can not remember the first time he said I was so Georgeous and how much he loved me. All I know is that everytime he said it i felt loved and special and BEAUTIFUL LOL He's big personality and ease to laugh and the joy and charm he brought to a room will be missed but allways remembered. I feel blessed to have had him in my life and all my famliy members on the east coast may we always stay in god good grace's and in the love of our family. I Love you Uncle Lester...... You are so Georgeous......... Makeda

Marvin Blackwell

January 8, 2011

I will truly miss my Brother-In-Law (L). Lord, receive him in your coming again! Lester, my son (Antar- independent man) and my daughter (Makeda - gorgeous) are missing you as well. We will keep you in our Hearts, Soul and Mind. Love, Nigel (Croaker L. Nose) Blackwell. All of us in California are griefing this day, your Sister (Diana Johnson-Blackwell) (Marvin *Croaker Nose Blackwell) (Antar and Marty with children April, Alexanria and Aaliyah Blackwell) (Makeda A. Blackwell). We can include our Niece in Arizona (Babette *Trelee Johnson-Bynum and children Akeem, Jaleel, Mia and Erika). God Bless our family and friends.

January 7, 2011

To the Johnson Family, Words can not begin to express the sympathy I am feeling for your loss. I know he is in a much better place, even though our hearts may not allow us to comprehend that. You all are in my thoughts and prayers and May God Bless and Protect you all! Your "sister" from Green Street, Heather Johnson Jones, Jacksonville, Florida

January 7, 2011

I am deeply sorry for your lost,he will truly be miss.Demetria C. Oglesby and Family

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