JOHNSON, Mr. Burl A. "B.J." -age 82 passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013 at McLaren-Flint Hospital. Funeral service will be held 12:00 noon Friday, August 23, 2013 with 11:00 a.m. family hour at New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church 1035 E. Carpenter Rd. Flint, MI 48505. Elder Patrick Sanders Sr. officiating. The final resting place for Mr. Johnson will be Gracelawn Community Cemetery Flint, MI. Calling hours for Mr. Johnson are 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Serenity Funeral Chapel G-2340 W. Carpenter Rd. Flint, MI 48505.
Mr. Burl Alex Johnson was born July 20, 1931 in Philadelphia, MS to proud parents Charles and Elnora Johnson.
Burl Johnson was employed by Buick City a Division of General Motors and was member of the UAW Local 599. He attended the New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church for many years. Mr. Johnson affectionately known as "B.J." adored being around people and always enjoyed making a grand entrance while priding himself on dressing to impress. "B.J." was well known and will be remembered as one of Flint's biggest promoters who would not let you forget who he was by reciting his favorite line "I AM B.J." He never met a stranger and would always say: "TELL A FRIEND TO BRING A FRIEND" as he enjoyed socializing with everyone. "B.J." had an infectious smile and delightful personality that was over and beyond but most of all "B.J." loved spending time with family and close friends.
Mr. Burl "B.J." Johnson leaves to cherish his memory: Fiancee' Jacqueline Bailey of Flint; 4 daughters: Pecola Taylor and Delisha "Dee-Dee" Hunter both of Flint; Kim Brown, Terra (Robert) Warmack both of Southfield, MI; grandchildren: Ricky, and Raiytisha Parker, DeAngelo Simms all of Flint; Renneka and Jeffery Brown, and Elainia Warmack all of Southfield, MI; Etouya Simms of Phoenix, AZ; sisters: Georgia Mae and Sadie Brockett both of Houston, TX; brother: Mike (Hardine) Sadler of Memphis, TN and Lorenzo Jones of Detroit, MI; 4 nieces: Jean, Rosie, and Sue all of Flint, and Cookie of Chicago Heights, IL; 2 nephews: Willie (Christine) Blue and Anthony Blue all of Flint. Mr. Johnson also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
"B.J." also leaves other relatives and special friends including Sam, Alvin, Wayne, Curtis, Raymond, Sam (Wendy), James, Lawrence E. Moon, Johnny, Beaver, Redd, Judge Archie Hayman, Darrick Collins, DJ Deb, Ms. "B", The Palm Tree Lounge, Club What's Next, Harold's Lounge, The Vets Club, Mona's, Arlene's, Times Square, The Oman Temple, Pippins and Clemons Families.
The family would like to give special thanks to: McLaren-Flint CCU, Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, Mae Banister, Ottha Matthews, The Lott Family and Sheldon T. Banks and the staff of Serenity Funeral Chapel.
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