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HAROLD JOHNSON SR.
AGE: 78 NEPTUNE
Harold Johnson Sr. (Papa J.) 78, of Neptune, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at home. He was born May 24, 1931 in Long Branch to Frank Johnson and Lillian Beauford. He resided in Asbury Park for most of his adult life. Harold lived in Cliffwood for 20 years, and recently moved to Neptune earlier this year. He was known for his good cooking and baking. During his long career as a cook, he was employed at various restaurants. Harold was a member of Mt. Pizgah Baptist Temple of Asbury Park. He was a loving, generous father with a wonderful sense of humor and a role model for courage and kindness.
He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Scott Johnson; three brothers, William Lee, Robert Scott, and Richard Scott; one sister, Geraldine McRae; and two sons, Bruce and Allen Martin. He is survived by three sons, Harold Johnson Jr. of Neptune, Curtis Johnson of Orlando, Fla., and Howard S. Johnson of Matawan; one daughter, Carol Johnson of Asbury Park; one brother, David Scott and sister-in-law, Belinda Scott of Asbury Park; a sister-in-law, Barbara Scott of Tinton Falls; eight grandchildren, Gregory McGhee, Tara McGhee, Michael McNish, Troy McNish, Shawn Johnson, Curtis Barnes, Jeneane Johnson, and Ladena Johnson; a host great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other family; and his loving companion, Ms. Ola Miller and friends.
Visiting hours will be from 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 until the funeral at 5 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1301 Lake Ave., Asbury Park. Interment will be Saturday, Aug. 22 in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. James H. Hunt Funeral Home, Asbury Park, is in charge of arrangements. Letters of condolence for the family may be emailed to the funeral home ([email protected]).
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Johnson
August 21, 2009
To the immediate and extended family of Harold Johnson:
We are so sorry for your loss. It is times like these that we all look back and reflect on the life of our loved ones and smile. May you find joy and peace in the wonderful memories you have of Harold when you think of him. The life he lived speaks wonderfully of him. I remember the laughs and fun when I lived in Asbury Park and when I saw Harold in S.C. a few years ago. He was still the same - funny and fun loving. He was a friend to all.
We will keep you in our prayers.
We love you all and you have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy,
Beverly Mazyck-Lewis of Duluth GA and the Mazyck families,friends and extended cousins in Jamestown SC and NY
Robin Bryant Lumpkin
August 20, 2009
May God bless you and give you all strength.
Judy Brooks
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
To The Johnson Family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your father, grandfather, cousin, and friend. Mr. Johnson was a wonderfully kind man with a great sense of humor and a love for people. He always had a kind word to say to me whenever he saw me. As a member of the UMC, he brought us much laughter and a sense of togetherness. We will certainly miss him "leading us in" during concert time.
My prayer for the family is that God will bring you peace and comfort during this time, and may He continue to bless you all.
Katie Moelius
August 20, 2009
Howie... it was a pleasure to have met your dad. He was a very kind man. I will forever remember his smile. Please know that you and your family are in my thought and prayers.
" A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands put to rest, God broke our hears to prove to use, He only takes the best"
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Crystal Hodges
August 20, 2009
To the Johnson Family,
Dear Howie and Family, We the Hodges Family of Jackson, NJ extend our deepest sympathy in the passing of your father. Harold has fought a good fight and now to receive his crown of life. I shared many great times in fellowship singing in the United Mass Choir with Bro. Harold and Sis. Irene. Harold was such a great friend to my family and an inspiration to all.
We pray your strength that the Lord will comfort you in your time of bereavement. May God bless you and the Johnson family.
Yours in Christ!
Rev. Anthony & Crystal Hodges and Family
Valinda Morris & Family
August 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 19, 2009
To The Family,
Wishing You Peace. There is nothing on earth that could justify this.
Nothing.
This is when we live on faith and faith alone. Even when we can't feel it, it's there. It's real. And it will sustain your heart.
Thinking of U At This Difficult Time.
With Sympathy cousins
Brenda S. A Beauford,and sisters Mother Sadie.
Cynthia Weedon & Family
August 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 19, 2009
To the family of Mr. Harold, God has called a real soldier home. I can still see Mr. Harold leading the United Mass Choir into a concert and I can still hear him singing, "This Morning When I rose, I didn't have no doubt". God bless and keep the Johnson family in his care.
Dorothy & Ralph
Debra Washington-McCrary
August 19, 2009
To The Family, you have my sincere Sympathy in the lost of our dear and sweet Harold, although I may not be with you physically, but, I am there with you spiritually and prayerfully. Harold will be greatly missed by all in our family for his humor and kindness.
Sincerely and with love to all,
Love
Debra Washington-McCrary and the Washington cousins and familes of Decatur Ga and Jamestown, SC
Cynthia Miller-Berrien
August 19, 2009
The loss of someone so close is very difficult. I share in your grief. I was blessed to become close to Mr. Johnson during the past 6 months. He became my mom's "best friend", and I also loved his company, sense of humor and his love of life.
God bless and strengthen you during this time and always. Sincerely,
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