Mr. Alphonso Johnson, 74, of Brooklyn, New York, formerly of Warren, transitioned to eternal peace on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Mr. Johnson was born November 7, 1949 in Shelby, Mississippi, a son of Neil Williams and Dorothy Johnson. He was a 1967 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. He was also certified in barbering and cosmetology. He had been employed with the City of New York as a Lead Based Inspector for over 20 years, retiring in 2023. Alphonso enjoyed jazz music, walking his dog, nature and was an avid sports fan, especially the New York Knicks. He leaves to mourn his passing, but to celebrate his life and legacy, his mother of Warren; two daughters, Yolanda Daniels of Warren and Jessica N. Johnson of Plantation, Florida; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; his sisters, Renee (Fred) Stringer of Youngstown and Rosemary Johnson (Ronald Williams) of Columbus; his longtime companion, Alissa "Lisa" Webb; his fuzzy friend, Rudy; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Lamar Johnson; son-in-law, Joseph Daniels, Sr.; and man's best friend, Leo. Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church, 235 Highland Ave., SW, Warren, OH 44485. A celebration of life ceremony will follow at 12:00 noon. Ministry of comfort, love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Alphonso Johnson, please visit our floral store.

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Published by Mahoning Matters on Aug. 30, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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12 Entries

Capers Johnson Kirkland

September 8, 2024

Sweet Sweet Memories we will forever cherish with our beloved cousin Al. Summertime, June 2024! Forever in our heart. Kaye, Faye, Kisha, Thea and Kamdyn

Winifred Johnson

September 6, 2024

We send our sincere condolences and prayers to Aunt Dorothy and the family.

Love,
Cliff and Wendy Johnson

Burnetta Johnson

September 5, 2024

Precious memories of you, my loving cousin Al!

Love,
Bunn

Rochelle Edwards

September 5, 2024

I extend my love, prayers & deepest condolences to Aunt Dorothy & our entire family. May you find comfort & peace in the loving memories of our beloved Al.

Aunt Polly & Emmanual

September 5, 2024

TO: *Aunt Dorothy, *Rose-(Ron), Renee-(Fred), "Lisa" Webb, and especially Alphonso's beautiful children.......... / May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Please know that Alphonso's passing (was & is) a tremendous loss for our entire family.

Love,
Aunt (Polly) and Emmanual

Polly McCline and Emmanual White

September 5, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful/caring person, as well as a very "cherished" Nephew & 1st Cousin.

Alphonso -aka- "Al", we will love you and miss you always and forever.....

Love always,
*your (Aunt Polly McCline)
and
*Cousin Emmanual White

Valerie Byrd

September 5, 2024

Sending my sincere condolences to the family. In time, may joyful memories of Al replace the sorrow of loss that you feel now. My love to you all.

Capers "Kaye" Johnson Kirkland

September 5, 2024

Oh what a great time we had talking and fellowshipping with our beloved Al this summer! I shall forever cherish the memories. My sincere sympathy and condolences to Aunt Dorothy, Renee, Rose, Lisa and our entire family. Forever in my heart

Capers Johnson Kirkland

September 5, 2024

Capers Johnson Kirkland

September 5, 2024

Feaner Dickson

September 5, 2024

Offering my prayers and deepest condolences to our family and Alphonso´s friends doing this difficult loss.

Eunice Faye Christian

September 4, 2024

Prayers of comfort and peace to Aunt Dorothy and our entire family during our time of bereavement. All my love!

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church

235 Highland Ave., Warren, OH 44485

Sep

6

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church

235 Highland Ave., Warren, OH 44485

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