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Derrick Johnson Obituary

Johnson, Derrick D. Age 43, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the Jesse Brown Veterans Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born to the late Samuel A. Walker and mother, Carole L. Johnson on April 17, 1970 in Gary, IN. Derrick is survived by his loving son, Emilio D. Johnson; loving daughter, Leilani C. Johnson; former wife and the loving mother to their children, Georgina C. Johnson; loving brother, Samuel T. Lewis and several other loving family members. Derrick was a born, raised and attended school in Gary. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years of service. Derrick was a lovely person and very passionate about animals. He was named Birdman because of his love especially for birds. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Main Chapel at the Ridgelawn Funeral Home, 4201 West Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408 (219)980-5555. Military Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at St. Timothy Community Church, 1600 West 25th Avenue, Gary, IN with Dr. Rev. Alfred Johnson officiating. Burial will be at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Derrick will be deeply missed by his loving family and precious friends. God Grant Him Eternal Peace.

Published by Post-Tribune on Jul. 8, 2013.
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CONTINUOUS PRAYERS OF COMFORT TO THE FAMILY,LOVE AND MISS YOU DERRICK,YOU TRULY HAVE BEEN MISSED AT FAMILY FUNCTIONS,(SLY~STILL LOVING YOU)FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS,YA CUZ,STEPHANIE

STEPHANIE SMITH

July 8, 2014

JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU CUZ.....SUCH A YOUNG MAN,STILL IN SHOCK...

July 19, 2013

THINKING ABOUT YOU........

July 19, 2013

Carol,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I pray for your healing and comfort during this time. May GOD keep you and his family in HIS arms, may GOD Bless you all.
Monica Grundy-Bess Sharp

Monica Sharp

July 11, 2013

Carole,

I spoke with Myrtle and she informed me of your son's passing. My sympathy and prayers are with you.
I relayed the information to Beanna and she sends her sympathy.

Love,
Audrey

Audrey Hegwood-hudson

July 9, 2013

I'm going to miss your smile and imfectious laugh.We were together almost a year at VLCS.Washed dishes together.Had some good talks.It's our loss!May God have mercy on your soul !!

Jack Robinson

July 9, 2013

My sympathy and prayers are with the Johnson and Walker families. God will strengthen and sustain you during your time of grief. May God grant you peace at this difficult time.

Florine Smith-Weston

July 8, 2013

WORDS ESCAPED ME WHEN I HEARD YOU WERE GONE....MY HEART IS EXTREMELY HEAVY RIGHT NOW.TO CAROL AND OUR FAMILY,MAY THE GRACIOUS GRACE OF GOD CARRY US THROUGH,NOT ONLY TODAY BUT IN THE MIDNITE HOURS AND THIS DAY FORWARD..CUZ YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED,AND TO YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIENDS,IM SURE THERE'S MANY,BECAUSE WHOMEVER YOU ENCOUNTERED,,IM SURE YOU PUT A SMILE ON THEIR FACE BEC YOU WERE ONE OF THE COOLEST DUDES I'VE EVER KNOWN.IN THAT ASPECT YOU WERE A TRUE REPLICA OF YOUR DAD-LOLOLOL-RIP UNCE SAM...I'M TRULY GONNA MISS THAT.YOU WERE KIND AND GENTLE IN YOUR OWN WAY.I'M GONNAHOLD ON TO YOUR MILLION DOLLAR SMILE ,YOUR COOLNESS,YOUR JAZZINESS,YOUR LOVE FOR FAMILY AND MANKIND,YOUR FANCY CLOTHS,THE ENTERTAINER IN YOU :-) AND LOCK IT IN MY HEART TO COMFORT ME DURING MY WEAK MOMENTS,LOVE YOU FOREVER CUZ!!!!!!

Stephanie Smith

July 8, 2013

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