Photo courtesy of Strowder's Funeral Home - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Apr 12, 1941 – Aug 10, 2014 (Age 73)
Earl D. Johnson Sr. "Sugarcane" age 73 of College Park, GA, passed away Aug. 10, 2014. He was a professional boxer in the 60's and 70's and worked for the U.S. Post Office for 41 years. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 45 years, Jean Johnson; sons, Earl "EJ" Johnson Jr., (Vina) and Mark Johnson (Carrie); five grandchildren; brother, Marvin (Helen) and sisters, Doris and Patricia (John). CALLING HOURS Friday, August 22, 4:30-7 p.m. at Strowders; WAKE and SERVICE Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. at Lee Memorial AME Church, 861 E 105th St, Cleveland, OH 44108. Interment at Lake View Cemetery.
Read MoreDear Earl, Rest in paradise !!! and please say Hi !!! to the Family Mom&Pop Ross , Brothers Sonny,Wille Jr, and Sister Hattie Ross all there in Paradise with you. LOVE!!!! and Miss !!!! You All. Peace&Blessings Always!!! Love, BabySister Ross. Whitlow miss you too!!!
Patricia SYKES
August 13, 2024 | Shaker Heights, OH | Family
Rest in Paradise my friend.
Nate Holsey, Jr
August 16, 2023 | North Olmsted, OH | Friend
Still think about the good times we all shared at our home at Garfield Ave. With Earl , Marvin, and all my loving family, The Ross Brothers
Sonny ( Felton Ross Sr.) , Willie Ross Jr. Who recently passed away November 17th 2019 Daniel Ross and Sister (Hattie, Gone January 8th 2011) Mom and Papa Ross ( March 2011 & February 1993 and ( Brother Lenard Whitlow from Bryant Ave. Our old neighborhood. Missing them all who have passed on and are with the Lord and smiling down on us here. May they...
Patricia Sykes
August 13, 2019 | Shaker Heights, OH | Family
In the mid 1960's I met the unforgettable Earl Johnson. He was the mail carrier on 105th Street where my father owned J. Miller Custom Hatter. We all loved Earl. At the time he was ranked 9th in the world as a middleweight.
Saw him box a couple of times at the Cleveland Arena.
Howard Kramer
September 14, 2016 | Ft Lauderdale, FL
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Nate Holsey
August 24, 2014 | North Olmsted, OH
Very sorry to hear of the recent loss of your husband, father, grandfather and brother. May your family find comfort from the "the God who supplies endurance and comfort."
--Romans 15:5
Pat
August 24, 2014
God bless you, Earl - rest in peace.
Carol Yates
August 22, 2014 | Cleveland, OH
" Our prayers are with the family,taught me how to box" Leonard Whitlow
August 21, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marvella/Theo Chappell
August 21, 2014 | Marietta, GA