EMMETT RAYMOND JOHNSON

EMMETT JOHNSON Obituary

JOHNSON EMMETT RAYMOND JOHNSON, of Birmingham, died Monday, January 31, 2001, at the age of 82. Born in Houston, TX. Emmett was a graduate of North Texas State University and received a masters degree in Hospital Administration from Northwestern University in 1952. He retired from Birmingham Baptist Health System in 1994 after 19 years as Chief Executive Officer. A member of Mountain Brook Baptist Church, Emmett was a Life Deacon, Chairman of the Board of Deacons, and he taught a men's Bible study class. He was a lover of the outdoors, travel, running, his family, his church, and his work. Emmett was active in numerous leadership roles in the community and in the healthcare industry. Emmett served as the Assistant Administrator of Jacksonville Baptist Hospital from 1958 - 1963, before accepting a position as Chief Executive Officer of High Plains Baptist Hospital in Amarillo, TX. He was predeceased by his parents and his twin brother, Mr. Rufus R. Johnson. Emmett is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna Belle Briggs Johnson; his children, Gay Lynn Johnson and Galen M. Johnson; one granddaughter, Barbara Leigh Anne Johnson of Dallas, TX; and brother, Johnny Johnson of Corpus Christi, TX. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 PM, Thursday, February 3, 2011, at the Mountain Brook Baptist Church, officiated by Senior Minister and friend, Dr. James Moebes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mountain Brook Baptist Church, 3631 Montevallo Rd. South, Birmingham, AL 35213; Alzheimer's of Central Alabama, 300 Office Park Dr., Mountain Brook, AL 35223; or Baptist Health System Foundation, 3201 4th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Feb. 6, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for EMMETT JOHNSON

10 Entries

An associate

March 17, 2025

After 35 years I still quote one of his prayers. A very influential man

Jim and Jean Harden

February 17, 2011

We are blessed to have known and worked with Emmett Raymond Johnson at Baptist Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida and to have visited in his home in Amarillo after he and Anna Belle moved there. Thanks for the memories and sincere sympathy to the family in your loss.
Jim and Jean Harden
P.O. Box 257
St.Augustine, FL 32085-0257

Regina Harrell Appleton

February 9, 2011

Dear Johnson Family,

Though I hadn't seen him in many years, Emmett's love for life and his genuine smile (nearly always plastered accross his face) sprung to the front of my mind when I heard of his passing. I'm sure that smile will shine on you all. What a treasure you had in Emmett!

February 6, 2011

Dear Anna Belle, Gay and Galen,

I feel like I knew Emmett from sitting in his office with you, Anna Belle and Gay, this past summer. And, I feel like I knew him because I know you Gay. Anna Belle, what a man you shared your life with ... and what a woman you are to have enabled him and supported him in all his endeavors. I told Gay the other day...I'm really beginning to understand the verse..."Death is swallowed up in victory." How great it is to know that Emmett is in the arms of the Lord and watching over you. I will continue to hold you in my prayers and my heart. Love now and always,
Pam Landy, Dallas, Texas

L Edwards

February 3, 2011

Johnson Family

Please accept my deepest sympathies. May you find comfort in knowing that one day death will be no more. This is a promise from God. May this console you during your time of loss.

February 3, 2011

Anna Belle, Galen, Gay and family. Emmett and the entire Johnson family touched and helped improve so many lives that I am sure he is sporting a crown of many jewels. In my professional career no other single person was more important than Emmett. He was like a second father. His personal and professional life served as an example to which everyone could aspire and his influence will live through many generations among hundreds of families. I thank the Lord for Emmett and Anna Belle and hope that you feel my prayers and support in this difficult time. Byron Harrell, Baptist Community Ministries, New Orleans

February 2, 2011

Dear Gay and family
I remember his laughter and sweet spirit when I got to meet him. I loved his whistle and wished I could do that. I am blessed to hear the wonderful stories and see the old pictures Gay has shared. I am sure you will be blessed and comforted by the memories you all shared and the love you felt. I'm praying for you all.
Blessings,
Linda Stephens

Debbie Moss

February 2, 2011

Gay,
Thinking about you and your Mom today.
Hope you are holding to sweet memories of your Dad. Praying for you right now...

Dottie Thompson

February 2, 2011

Wish I could have know him. He must have been a wonderful man to have produce such wonderful children.

Tom Sanders

February 2, 2011

Dear Anna Belle, Galen, Gay, Barbara;

Nena and I were deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Johnson's passing. Our comfort is knowing that he is now knowing the joys of heaven with the Lord. Mr. Johnson was the primary influence that shaped my life professionally and personally. In him I saw a man who truly lived his faith everyday of his life whether in his work as a manager or in his personal life. He was a living witness for the Lord. I draw on what I learned from him in both regards everyday in my life and in my teaching. As long as I am alive and as long as I am teaching, Mr. Johnson's witness will live through me as I share so much that I learned from him with my students. It was one of the greatest blessings of my life to have known him. I thank the Lord that I had this blessing. God bless you!

With all our love,

Tom, Nena, Kim, and Kennan Sanders

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