Roy CRAZY HORSE

Chief Roy Crazy Horse (aka Nemattanew, Roy Johnson, Reds) Chief Roy Crazy Horse departed this life on Thursday, November 11, 2004. He was born on December 7, 1924 in Camden, NJ to the late Charles H. Johnson and Anna Schmidt Johnson. He was the youngest of 8 children. Roy Crazy Horse served as the Executive Administrative Director of the Powhatan Indians of Delaware Valley, NJ as well as the Executive Director of the Coalition of Eastern Native Americans in Washington, D.C. Chief Crazy Horse will be remembered fo his many contributions to the Powhatan Renape Nation, especially his long pursued dream of the Rankokus Reservation. He worked hard to achieve this dream, which was realized in 1974. He will be remembered for his numerous articles and books with his kindness and generosity both inside and outside the Indian Community. He received an honorary Doctate from Thomas Edison State College. He was married to a loving a devoted wife, Idell Mathias on April 11, 1947. Three children, Guy, Gia and Gig, were born from this union. Other surviving family members include sister, Anne (Rhodelle); and brother-in-law, Charles Campbell; sister-in-law, Dr. Lottie Johnson; and cousins, nieces, and nephews. The celebration of Chief Roy Crazy Horse's life will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2004, 2 pm at the Rankokas Indian Reservation in Rancocas, NJ. (609-261-4747) In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Powhatan Renape Nation, PO Box 225, Rancocas, NJ 08073-0225. Arrangements by MATHIS FUNERAL HOME