Johnnie L. Colclough

Johnnie Colclough, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Everine Colclough was born on September 8, 1953, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was the second of five children.
Johnnie received his education in the Public School System of Sumter, South Carolina and was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School. In 1971, he relocated to Paterson, New Jersey, where he continued to make a living surrounded by family and friends.
During his early years in Paterson, he began working at Paterson Shade, where he remained from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. After retiring from Paterson Shade, he took on several jobs to stay active during his retirement years, which included working at Shell gas station on Market Street, where he was well known and loved by all of his customers. He later retired from the Paterson Board of Education.
As a devoted Child of God, Johnnie was a member of St. Luke AME Church in Sumter South Carolina, under the leadership of the later Pastor H.B. Andrews. In 2006 he joined Canaan Baptist Church- Paterson, under the leadership of the late Dr. Gadson L. Graham, where he served faithfully as a member of the Usher Board.
Johnnie was cool and loved his cars (especially his Cadillac) and always liked to keep a wad of cash in his pockets. He enjoyed a good party, loved to laugh and could often be found hanging out and spending time with friends and loved one. Johnnie had a caring heart. He made it a point to visit friends in the hospital and checked on those who were sick and unable to get around. Not only will he be missed, but he will also be fondly remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit and unwavering faith. His legacy of love, humility and quiet strength will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Johnnie peacefully entered eternal rest.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his grandparents, the late Mr. & Mrs. Oncel and Susan B. Rogers. One sister Nancy Colclough, one niece, Celeste Tonia, Three uncles and three aunts; Mr. Columbus Rogers, Mr. James (Alberta) Rogers, Mr. Harmon (Agnes) Rogers, and Annette (John) Howard. Three special cousins, Darren Dunham, Susan Abrams and Harmon (Gene) Rogers.
He leaves precious memories to his three sons: Delshon (Nekia) Colclough, Kawan Jones and Cantrell Barrett. His siblings; Mrs. Evelyn Tonia (Robert) of Teaneck, NJ, Mrs. Marie McMillian (Henry) of Harve De Grave, Maryland, and James Earl (Yvonne) Colclough of Shrewsbury NJ. Two Aunts; Mrs. Josie Rogers Brown of Paterson, NJ and Mrs. Julia Rogers of Smyrna Tennessee. One uncle Aaron Abrams of Brooklyn NY. Three nephews; Lamar (Jackie) Colclough, Devrin White and Rashad McDonald. One niece, Tara (NeNe) White. His grandchildren; Nia and Xavier Colclough, Kyle Barrett, Messiah and Mezziah Barrett and Kaci Jones. His devoted cousins, Theresa, Joan, Tony, John Howard, Alexander Abrams (Bro Jack) and Sharron Abrams. A host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Johnnie will forever be remembered by his devoted special friend and family, Ms. Deborah Major. Her sons, Jermain, Keith, and Kevin Major. Grandchildren, Alaiyhn, Malia and Nazir Major. His special friends; Ben Morgan, and Henry Thomas.