Alvin West JOHNSON

Alvin West JOHNSON

Alvin JOHNSON Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, 2009.
JOHNSON, Alvin West "Do," departed this life on October 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by a son, Alvin "Shine" Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 59 years, Sylvia Johnson; four devoted daughters, Gayle Johnson (Willie), Sherry Miles (Joseph), Dana Johnson and Felicia Johnson-Cotman (Robert); two sons, Clyde Johnson and Victor Johnson (Vendola); six grandchildren, among them one devoted, LaToya Johnson-Davis; 15 great-grandchildren, among them one devoted, Je'Von Johnson; three sisters, two brothers, four sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at St. John Baptist Church, Charles City, Va. Rev. Ellsworth Tait officiating. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, Va. (804) 863-4411.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Erica Noel-Dent

October 23, 2009

Felicia, my prayers are with you and your family. Keep your head up, hold on to the memories, and continue live like your grandfather did (full of zest and spunk)! Love ya and I'm here for you and your family.

Gena Jones

October 22, 2009

Felicia and Toya,
My heart and prayers go out to you all at this sad time. Keep your heads up and remember God puts no more on you than you can bear!

BE Blessed

October 22, 2009

O'family, my family, I express my heart felt condolences to all of you during this season of lost. Sweeties be encourage and know that "daddy" will always be with you and that he will always be watching as your angel of joy. Keep looking up and cherish the time that God allowed him to share in this life as part of your life; especially those memories that's unique to each of you. Remember "daddy" is only a touch away, within your hearts. Pls know that I'm here for ya'll.

Love Roberta

Lisa Jones

October 21, 2009

My sincere condolences to the family. I know he will be truly missed. Let God be your strength during those tough moments. He was a strong man and proved to provide for his family. Remember his smile, his jokes and all the memories you all created together.

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