Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson obituary, Paterson, NJ

Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Home, Inc. - Paterson on Sep. 2, 2022.
Jerry Johnson, 71 was born on April 28, 1951 in Dillion, SC to the late Robert Johnson, Sr. and Beatrice McLean. He departed this life on August 24, 2022.
Jerry Johnson attended the Paterson Public Schools, graduating from Eastside High School in Paterson, NJ. He was employed by Sponzilli Landscaping for over 25 years.
Jerry absolutely loved landscaping and his work always reflected his "Green Thumb". Jerry was truly a people person. He had a way of loving each and every one in his own special way. He enjoyed being outside, loved going to the park and having picnics.
Jerry was predeceased by his wife, Obie Johnson; his mother, Beatrice McLean; his father, Robert Johnson, Sr; and two brothers, James Johnson and Robert Johnson, Jr..
Jerry leaves his most precious memories to be cherished by his daughter, Camara Brown of Lyndhurst, NJ; 3 grandchildren, Jazmin, Joseph and Jabariria Brown, all of Lyndhurst, NJ; one sister, Carolyn Kearney (William) of Paterson, NJ; one brother, Carrie Johnson (Georgette) of Old Bridge, NJ; one aunt, Elizabeth Hamilton (Irvin) of Delaware; and a very special friend, Carol Robinson; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
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