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Cary Johnson Jr. PORTSMOUTH - On Nov. 13, 2009, the Rev. Dr. Johnson, husband, father, pastor and faithful servant to God, joined his Lord after a full life of 80 years. The Rev. Johnson was born June 24, 1929 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cary Johnson Sr. in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. There he received his early education in the public school system and graduated from the P.W. Moore High School. In 1950, the Rev. Johnson enlisted in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran. After leaving the military, he was married to the late Victoria Johnson. From that union, 10 children were born (14 grandchildren). While diligently supporting his family, the Rev. Johnson pursued the call of God and accepted the pastorate by faithfully serving 47 years as senior pastor to various AME Zion churches. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in social science in 1977 from Norfolk State College. In 1979, the Rev. Johnson entered the school of Theology of Virginia Union College, later transferring to the school of United Christian Church of Christ to earn his doctoral degree in May 2004. He retired from the federal government after dedicating 37 years of service to the Norfolk Naval Supply Center and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The Rev. Johnson actively served as the associate minister of Providence AME Zion Church, Portsmouth. He also served as a member and vice president of the Interdenominational Ministers Forum in Portsmouth, AME Zion Ministers Alliance, and the American Legion. The Rev. Johnson was married to the the Rev. Dr. India Johnson of Warrenton, N.C., for 13 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife the Rev. India Johnson; 10 children, Linda Wright (Henry), Cynthia Crawford, Kathy Wilson (Arthur), Wayne Johnson (Cheryl), Angela Arrington (Arch), Wendy Barnes (Rev. R. Barnes), the Rev. Cary E. Johnson (Leslie), Vincent Johnson (Krystal), Victor Johnson (Nickia), Marcus Johnson; 14 grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Cheryl J. Knight; two stepsons, Willis M. Kearney Jr. (Cheryl) and Kelvin M. Kearney (Jean); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. at the Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 1710 Springfield Ave., Norfolk. Viewing will be Wednesday, Nov. 18, 3 to 6 p.m. at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty St., Chesapeake. Condolences will also be shared with the family Wednesday at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rev. Cary Johnson Jr. Scholarship Fund, c/o Providence AME Zion Church, 1141 Mount Vernon Ave., Portsmouth. We invite you to send a condolence message to the family's guestbook at www. pretlowandsons.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 17, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Cary Johnson

21 Entries

john baker

November 19, 2009

kathy and family iam so sorry about your father and my friend though out the year he showed me what a man is,
stay in the lord and he wiil keep you
day by day.

Elder Michelle Spence

November 19, 2009

Keep your hand in God's hands He will see you threw .

Priscilla Rose

November 19, 2009

Kathy, Cynthia and Family

My heartfelt sympathy is extended to you during this time of bereavement. Your father was a great man, a true man of God and he will be missed.
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal."
It may seem rough right now, but just know that you have the comfort of Jesus Christ and he will give you strength.
My prayers, love and support are always with you.

Karen Alexander

November 18, 2009

Rev. India Johnson and Family,

We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Love,
The Alexander Family

Marvin Boyd

November 18, 2009

To a true warrior that was true to his calling, Rev. Dr Cary Johnson. One who affected everyone whom he met especially myself Rev. Marvin Boyd and wife Kim. He will be greatly missed by many. We know to be absent from this body is to be present with the LORD...........Peace & Blessings

Wiiliam N. Bland & Son Funeral Home

November 18, 2009

To Mr and Mrs Victor Johnson and Rev. and Mrs Robert Barnes: The staff of William N. Bland & Son and Turner-Bland Funeral Homes extend our deepest sympathy in the lost of your loved one. We all will continue to include you in out thoughts and prayers.

Virginia (Woody) Woodruff

November 18, 2009

To Kathy and Family: May God continue to bless you at this time. You have my prayers and huge hugs.

Tay Jones

November 18, 2009

To the family of Rev. Dr. Johnson,

I express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to you and all those that were touched and loved by Reverend Johnson. He was and still is a beloved role model that is deeply missed. He lived the life that Jesus Christ lived before us. He always had a smile, a kind and loving word to share with each and every one. He also said that if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. He was a fatherly figure to me and he will be fondly remembered and missed. I am a better person today for the influence that he had in my life and to see how he has touched so many lives. The life that he lived did speak for him and will carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God loves you and so do I.

November 18, 2009

Pastor Johnson,

with our deepest sympathy,our prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Min. Anthony & Octavia Gaston, SPC C/O 88

LaTisha Weathers

November 18, 2009

To the family of Rev. Dr. Cary Johnson I would like to express my deepest condolences on the passing of our loved one. Rev. Johnson was a great inspiration to me and like a father as well. He left this departed from us believing and living what he preached. I am so honored to have befriended such a man as he was. My prayer is that God will shower your family in your time of sadness and that you all continue in his legacy of loving and living for GOD.
LaTisha Weathers and family
Providence A.M.E.Zion Church Family

Ebony and Eric Hudson

November 18, 2009

To The Johnson Family,

May the Lord give all of you strength during this difficult time. Marcus, we are long time friends and I understand what you are going through. I know I just informed you that my father passed in May and I was "daddy girl" (and also his birthday gift)! I know its hard but just think about about all the good times that you both shared and try and erase the sad! Remember the memories and everything that he instilled in all of you. It's AMAZING how God will get you through and give you the strength! You will think about him everyday and have your moments...but, it's okay. That's HEALING! Keep the faith and stay strong as you know your dad would want you too. Know that he's in Heaven and that he is NOW ALRIGHT/BETTER than ALRIGHT! HE LIVED A WONDERFUL LIFE OF 80 years! Truly a Blessing! We are here for you...

May God Continue to give The Johnson Family Strength,

Love and God Bless,
The Hudsons (Ebony and Eric)

Lorenza Meekins

November 18, 2009

To Kathy and the family of the late Rev. Dr. Cary Johnson, Jr.

Take comfort in knowing that your father and loved one is shouting the harvest over in that land where the 'wicked shall cease from troubling and our weary souls will be at rest'. I will be eternally grateful to Dr. Johnson, who made it possible for me to return to pastoring in October of 1999, at the St. Joseph AME Zion Church, Chesapeake, VA., after retiring from the United States Air Force. I will never forget when Bishop Milton Alexander Williams, Sr., read the Disciplinarian Questions, asking if any pastors where retiring, Dr. Johnson stood up and said, 'Bishop, I am. I've been pastoring 44 years, and its time.' But Dr. Johnson made it crystal clear, that he was retiring from pastoring, not from preaching. That calling he fulfilled until God called him home. Like the Apostle Paul, he fought a good fight, he finished his course, he kept the faith. And one day, you will see him again. We will keep you and your family in prayer.

rosa rumble

November 18, 2009

I MYSELY WILL MISS REV.JOHNSON HE WAS SUCH A LOVEABLE PERSON,AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE,EVERY SUNDAY I LOOK FORWARD TO SEE HIM SEATING AT HIS CHAIR. I WILL TRULY MISS HIM.BUT HE IS IN A GREATER PLACE SMILING DOWN ON ALL OF US... MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY EXSPECIALLY HIS LOVELY WIFE SIS CARY... ROSA RUMBLE & FAMILY

Juan Turnes

November 18, 2009

To the family of Rev. Dr. Cary Johnson Jr. The Providence A.M.E. Zion Church wishes to express our deepest condolences on the passing of our friend and brother Rev. Cary Johnson Jr. Rev. Johnson was dedicated and faithful in his commitment to God and to the work of Ministry at Providence. His smiling face and charming personality will be gone but never forgotten. It is our prayer that God will walk before you to guide you, beside you to protect you, below you to uphold you, above you to protect you, and behind you to strengthen you.
The greatest tribute you can pay to him, is to live a life that is pleasing to God just as he did. Captured by His Grace,
Pastor Juan M. Turnes and Providence A.M.E. Zion Church, Portsmouth Va.

James Walls

November 17, 2009

To Kathy and the entire family of the late Dr. Cary Johnson:

I was shocked and saddended to hear about the passing of your father. In many ways, your father always reminded me of my father--always putting God and family ahead of himself, always being positive, and always being supportive. There is no way that I can offer sufficient words to ease your pain right now. However, after losing my father in 1991, I have learned to cherish all of the wonderful times that I had with him. If you hold on to those memories, you will always be able to keep his best years with you. I know that your father (like my father) is in a better place because he is with the Lord. No more pain, no more disappointments, and no more stress. Now he will be reunited with your wonderful and loving mother.

I will keep you in my prayers--today and in the future.

November 17, 2009

our prayers and throughts are with you and your family as you go thru this time of sorrow. Mr.Aaron & Rev.Blanche Mcallister

Rhonda and Michael

November 17, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to Rev. Johnson's children, grandchildren and wife. Aunt Nae, our prayers are with you. Michael and I are blessed to have seen Rev. Johnson just three weeks ago. He performed a beautiful baptismal ceremony for Christina.

Love,

Elaine Dronen

November 17, 2009

With deepest sympathy, you all are in my prayers.

November 17, 2009

Our prayers are with you and your family. Cori Conder & family

November 17, 2009

With deepest sympathy from Alonzo & Felicia Hasty and family

November 17, 2009

with deepest sympathy fromChelsea Brown and family

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