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Cleotha Johnson Obituary
Cleotha Johnson, 78, of Akron, passed away April 11, 2014.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 16 from 11 to 12 followed by a 12 p.m. memorial service with Bishop Kevin Strickland officiating at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Mr. Johnson will be laid to rest in Minden, Louisiana. Condolences may be sent to 616 Hollibaugh Ave., Akron, OH 44310.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com. (NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334)
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Lisa Grier
April 30, 2014
Rest in paradise Johnson
Lisa Grier
April 30, 2014
My heart is broken I'm going to miss Johnson he was like a grandfather to me I was sadden by this news. I just wish I had known sooner RIP Johnson you will always have a place in my heart
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
April 16, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Lyvette Mosley
April 15, 2014
Praying for the family of Cleotha Johnson(JJ). May God give you peace and comfort in this time of bereavement.
April 15, 2014
Johnson, rest in peace, and may the family depend on God to see them through this time of sorrow. You will be missed by the neighborhood.
Eddie and Pam Rogers, and the Broke House.
April 15, 2014
Praying God's comfort and peace for the family of Johnson during this time of bereavement.
APRIL CARTER-WHITE
April 15, 2014
OUR COLLECTIVE HEARTS ARE HEAVY WITH SYMPATHY AND MAY THE MEMORIES OF JOHNSON HELP US FIND PEACE IN THE LORD AT THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.
Robin rice
April 15, 2014
Uncle "J" over the past years we had some wonderful times you will be missed by all who's lives you've touched I love you uncle"J" you will forever be in my heart ....may God bless your family at the loss of a loved one , rest in peace uncle"J"
Angie Fleming
April 15, 2014
Mr Johnson was like a father to me from the first time I met him 19 yrs ago he has always been there for me,he was the most loving caring and giving man I know! Love you Mr.J you will always be remembered and in my heart!
April 14, 2014
RIP , Johnson you will be sadly missed.
Thank you for being a friend. Georgette (Gee)
Rosa Broadway
April 14, 2014
Sending sincere condolences to family and friends. Mr. Johnson's love and generosity will be deeply missed. It is my prayer that God bless each of you with the strength to carry on.
May you rest in peace
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