Photo courtesy of Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home - McKenney
McKenney, Virginia
May 25, 1948 – Jul 2, 2024
In the twilight of Thursday, July 2, 2024, the trumpeter was called home to the celestial orchestra. Mr. Milton Lee Johnson, 76, of Petersburg, VA entered into eternal rest at the River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center in Hopewell, VA.
Milton Lee Johnson was born May 25,...
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My condolences to the family! Milton was my Peabody High School Band Family and Neighborhood friend! My prayers are with you
Patricia Bates
July 10, 2024 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
To the family l say God will take care of you.
Milton L. Johnson and l were in the Music Department at Virginia State during the same years. He was such a gifted musician! Our theory teacher was Undine Smith Moore. What a great experience it was for us all. Milton had such a humble spirit. He enjoyed assisting and mentoring younger musicians.
May God's peace and comfort be with the family. In God's Orchestra we know there are sounds of a trumpet being played by
MILTON...
Sylvia Jones
July 09, 2024 | Petersburg, VA | Classmate
GONE TOO SOON, FALLEN TROJAN. Milton Lee Johnson was a great trumpeter, but even a better person. Milton and I were not in the VSU “Marching 110” band at the same time. He came on the “hill” in the late 60s after me. We always enjoyed talking about our band experiences, especially with Pops Gatlin. He is already missed and I offer my condolences to his family on behalf of the Friendship Baptist Church Male Chorus; the Blackstone Community Chorus and the Jordan Family. Milton was totally...
Starrie Jordan
July 09, 2024 | South Chesterfield, VA | Friend
To Natalie Harris Myers and the familyyou took such exquisite care of him, leaving no detail to chanceyour parents smiled, proud of the way they had provided you that example of care and concernI know your heart aches, but know this—his world and quality of life was infinitely better, with you in it May God’s unchanging hand continue to hold on to yours tightly, as you continue to navigate this grief journeylove you, godsis. Rest well, Milton.
Dr. Renee Escoffery-Torres
July 09, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Sister
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Jones
July 08, 2024 | Hanover, MD | Friend
Rest in peace Brother Milton. You were an important part of my childhood growing up in Petersburg, Virginia. I have fond memories of playing baseball and other sports on Harding Street. Although our journeys have not intersected in recent years, I have always admired your accomplishments and the great thing you have done in your life.
Leslie Smith
July 07, 2024 | Mitchellville, MD | Friend
Sleep in Peace my brother, I was just with you on July 1
At Riverview and a few months earlier we took photos
Together
I enjoyed playing drums with you on Stage in The Nat Turners Rebellion Band with Joe Jefferson, Tyrone Wynn,
Jonathan Williams, Jesse Pryor, Bill Spratley, Ron Harper/ Sleep in Peace my brother till we all meet again, Prayers to the family, Friends, & fans
Clarence Oliver
July 07, 2024 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
I remember Milton from our days playing in the Peabody High School Marching and Concert Bands. He was a gifted musician. May his soul rest in peace.
Sheila (Martin) Brown
July 06, 2024 | South Chesterfield, VA | Friend
A dear friend that will missed!! Class of 66
Gennie and Eva Parker
July 05, 2024