Homer Johnson Jr.

Homer J. Johnson Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Homer J. Johnson Jr., 69, of the 3700 block of Gresham Court, died Sept. 22, 2009. Born in South Carolina, he retired from the U.S. Army after 25 ½ years of service, and then worked in civil service with the ILO for 15 years. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church where he was on the Board of Trustees, was a member of the Male Chorus, and a kitchen cook. He is survived by his spouse, Kathleen Johnson; two daughters, Charisse and Frances; two sons, Michael and Sean, all of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Mary and Shirley; two brothers, Jim and Changa; four grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held Monday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Morning Star Baptist Church with Dr. C.H. Williams presiding. A burial will be held in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk, is in charge.