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Lemuel Cleaves Johnson Jr.

Portsmouth, Virginia

Aug 15, 1922 – Dec 19, 2019 (Age 97)

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BORN
August 15, 1922
DIED
December 19, 2019
AGE
97
LOCATION
Portsmouth, Virginia
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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GROTON: Lemuel Cleaves Johnson Jr. (Lem), 97, of Groton died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at home. He is predeceased by his first wife of 37 years, Jacqueline Hutchins Johnson as well as his second wife of 28 years, Maude Williams Johnson.Lem was born in Burkeville, VA on August 15, 1922, the son...

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We knew him as "MR J" and he was (and always will be) one of our very special friends. Back in the late 80's at "The Manor", we became great golfing friends and we had wonderful times playing against other golf clubs in the area. Even after his golfing days were over and he had moved up to CT, we spoke often about those days. We had the pleasure of visiting with him (and Sherry) last year and I have a picture of his "Mercedes-Benz" emblem on his walker to keep as a fond memory. Our...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May the lords protective shield cover you and ease your sorrow. Wor. Lem Johnson has laid down his working tools and traveled to the celestial lodge above.

Eric Fierst
Worshipful Master
Seaboard 56, Portsmouth, VA

We had the pleasure of meeting your family 11 months ago first Emily then Sherry finally my special Southern Gentleman Lem. Not only was it a blessing, it was Gods Devine plan of faith, leadership and care giving support to be shared between my LYLAS team of loving Christian caregivers and the admiration and hospitality of a family who exemplified Gods Love and Peace.

Oh my Lem!!!You are a beautiful soul,still,to me and all who knew you at Solstice senior living!!I'll never forget our talks,our laughs,and especially our hugs!!!I love you so much and will never ever forget you or your sweet smiling face!!

My sincere condolences to the family. I consider myself blessed to have had the pleasure of getting to know Lem and thoroughly enjoyed our many conversations! He will be missed.