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Jerah Johnson

New Orleans, Louisiana

1931 - 2017

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Jerah Johnson passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana. The obituary was featured in The Times-Picayune on February 22, 2017, and The Times-Picayune on February 22, 2017.

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So sorry to hear your passing...your 2 ND cousin becky

Jerah taught me how to write and to love history. Although 25 years have past, I still remember him fondly. He was a gracious man full of life and with a wicked sense of humor. I loved everything about him and cherished all the time we spent together. God can chuckle now, Jerah is home. Rest in peace my dear friend, I will always remember you.

My deepest condolences to the loved ones, colleagues,family and friends of Jerah. Words are inadequate to convey my gratitude to Dr. Johnson for the many years of his hospitality, advice and support of emerging artists in the New Orleans area during an exciting time for arts in the city. He acquired work from many of us when we were young artists, and kept the wolf from the door many, many times. Thank you,Jerah, for your generous eloquent spirit and pursuit of knowledge in all fields.

My prayer are with the Johnson Family. He will truly be missed. What a beautiful legacy was left for us to remember. May the God of comfort ,give you peace ,and comfort in these day's to come.

Cousin Jerah was quite a colorful character, straight from a Southern novel. You never knew where his conversations would go, I could listen for hours. He had so many interests and it was delightful to hear his impressions of things. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Jerah and I both came to LSUNO in 1959; he as an instructor, I as a student. He was my undergraduate advisor and undergraduate and graduate teacher. Almost from the beginning he was legendary. He was handsome, urbane and spoke with a soft Southern accent. We were impressed as he entered the classroom and always said, "Good morning/evening ladies and gentlemen."
The girls swooned and the guys tried to emulate his manners. He was especially sharp and meticulous in writing and grading exams....

Jerah was my teacher, undergraduate advisor, department chair, faculty colleague and most importantly, my friend. We both came to LSUNO in 1959. Quickly he became one of the university's legends. He was handsome, urbane, and almost enunciated his words in a soft Southern accent. The girls swooned, and the guys were fascinated by his charm. We were especially impressed when he entered the classroom and announced, "Good morning ladies and gentlemen." He was not a pushover, in fact he was tough,...

So sorry to hear of Dr. Johnson's passing. I enjoyed working with him at UNO.