Mr. Ulysees Johnson

Mr. Ulysees Johnson obituary, Hawthorne, FL

Mr. Ulysees Johnson

Ulysees Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chestnut Funeral Home - Gainesville on Jan. 7, 2026.
Mr. Ulysees Johnson, age 66, of Hawthorne, FL transitioned on January 5, 2026 in Austell, GA.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Alvedia Thompkins.

Ulysees is survived by his wife, Tira Johnson of Austell, GA; sons, Carl Johnson and Brandon (Alexus) Johnson; daughters, Deasja Montchal (Nicolas) and Qwameshia McCall (Alfonso); sisters, Rosa L. Thompkins, Diane Jones (Freddy, Sr.), Patricia Johnson-Robinson (Dexter, Sr.), Christina Johnson-Lundy, Geraldine McLaurin; brothers, Tyrone Thompkins, Sr. (Wanda), Henry Edwards Sr. (Angenette), and Alphonso Gadson, Sr.; grandson, Isaiah Milton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Wake and Public Visitation for Mr. Johnson will be Friday, January 16, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at New Generation Church of Hawthorne, 22500 SE 71st Avenue, Hawthorne, FL 32640.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Salt Church, 8105 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606. Interment immediately following in Forest Meadows Memorial Park - Central, 4100 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606.

Resolutions may be emailed to [email protected]. Floral arrangements may be ordered online at www.chestnutfh.com or delivered to Chestnut Funeral Home, 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.

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January 14, 2026

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January 9, 2026

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Cheryl Ramsey

January 14, 2026

To Ulysees Family - I am so sorry to hear about Ulysees' passing. I knew him for a long time due to both of us working many years @ Shands. He was a great guy and know he will be truly missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies and prayers.

Sheila Norman

January 11, 2026

Love you uncle, and auntie I´m praying for you and your family, love yall.

Beverly White Stephens

January 9, 2026

I wish the family comfort and peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart
Beverly White Stephens
Shands Pharmacy

Tyronica Thompkins

January 8, 2026

Love and miss you unc..
-Tyronica

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