SFC (Ret) Cleo-Johnson-Obituary

Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

SFC (Ret) Cleo O. Johnson

Mar 13, 1949 - Mar 29, 2026

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I will miss seeing you walking with your great granddaughters watching how they looked up to you with love, watching you and Mattie in the yard in the summer, and talking with you Rest in Heaven PoP it has been my pleasure to get to know you, You were a wonderful person and I have so many memories of you.

To mrs.johnson and family im praying for your family I met Cleo years ago at Ft
Lee and thur the years he played golf with the fellows and I was pleased to feed the fellows before they began their day I will miss my friend but God knows best

Praying that God grants the Johnson Family comfort and peace at this difficult time.

Condolences to the family . May he Rest In Paradise.

Mattie and family, we are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and the most renown golfer the City of Petersburg has ever known. We thank God for the blessings of having known Cleo. It was always good to see the two of you when we visited Tabernacle. May the grace of almighty God comfort this family in the days to come. The life of Cleo Johnson has touched so many in his military career and his professional career teaching the game of golf to students in the Petersburg School System....

We are so saddened to hear of Cleo’s passing. We were so grateful to have you as neighbors. We had some great conversations with Pop over the years & he always had a smile to share. Watching him with the young babies walking the street or watching them learning to ride a bike, always put a smile on my face. We know what a tremendous loss is for you all & we pray for comfort & peace for you, Mattie, and all of the family. Much love & prayer, Doug, Carrie, & Jack Watko

Stephanie & family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May the memories you have of your dad bring you comfort during this difficult time.

There are no words for the legacy that Cleo has left in our Army Petroleum Community. His shinning personality will live on in my heart forever. I am grateful I got the chance to know him as both a colleague and friend. Sending prayers to the family during these tough times. Sorry for your loss. Tony Somoza

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SFC (Ret) Cleo's Obituary

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor, eulogist. The interment will be held 1:00 P.M., Monday, April 13, 2026, at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia.A wake will be...

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