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Lonnie Johnson Obituary
Johnson
June 5, 1954-
June 25, 2018
Columbus, GA- Mr. Lonnie C. Johnson passed away quietly Monday in Columbus at the age of 64. A native of Columbus and the son of the late J.W. and Daisy Hollis Johnson, Mr. Johnson was a self-employed painter and a member of Bread of Life Christian Center Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Johnson, J.W. Johnson, Jr., James A. Johnson and Willie C. Johnson.
Surviving are a daughter, Sheretha Ashford(Brad); a son, Demarcus Peterson; four grandchildren, Alisha Ashford, Saraya Ashford, Elisha Peterson and Elijah Peterson; six sisters, Loretta Williams, Lizzie Hunter(Willie), Ella Benton, Annie Chisolm, Verna Golden and Carolyn Miller(Lindsey); two brothers, Joe F. Johnson and Charlie D. Johnson(Vickey); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. Johnson will be laid to rest at Green Acres Cemetery on Friday, June 29, 2018 following a Two O'clock P.M. Homegoing Celebration in the Chapel of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc., officiated by Rev. Christine Crouch. Visitation is 2:00 til 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. The cortege will depart from 2872 Branton Woods Drive Thursday at 1:30 P.M. Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at Progressivefuneralhome.com
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Antonio Thomas (Mr. Tony)
June 30, 2018
Mr. Lonnie" thank you for being a friend. You will be missed greatly.
Mr.Tony
June 28, 2018
Lonnie you know how I felt about you. I am so happy to have had you as a brother. You knew that I loved you and you will always be in my heart. Rest my brother and one day we will meet again. Thank You Jesus!!!
Love Your Sis Cat!!!
Catherine Luke
June 27, 2018
Lonnie my friend you will always be remembered for the kind and caring person that you were.Rest on my friend in Heavenly Paradise.
Carolyn Luke
Catherine Luke
June 27, 2018
My heartfelt condolences and prayers goes out to the family of Lonnie Johnson.i well keep you all lined up in prays always
Sincerely
Carolyn Luke
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