Edward Johnson III

1954 - 2024

Edward Johnson III, age 70 was born on January 30, 1954, in New Orleans, LA. Edward transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was retired from New Orleans Tours but was still active in the transportation industry. He was a member of Gentilly Chapter of the Knights of Colombus Council #2925 as the Deputy Grand Knight. He was a parishioner of St. James Major Catholic Church for many years and was very active in the community. He was the beloved son of the late Edward Jr. and Beverly Johnson. He leaves to cherish in his loving memory his brother, Etienne Johnson and sister, Aida Johnson-Kemp. His loving sister-in-law Rita Johnson and his brother-in-law George Kemp, Jr. His daughter Jamayra Robertson, grandchildren Raven, Raquel and Brian Turner and his godchild Jonique Green-Foster. His nephews Lawrence Jr. & Etienne Weber, Raymond & Joshua Johnson and George Kemp, III. His nieces Rita & Tiffany Johnson, and Sunshine Kemp. He is also survived by his Aunt and Uncle Marie and Pheris Boyer, and his Aunts, Doris Martin and Elaine Block. Special acknowledgement to the staff of East Jefferson Cardiac Care Unit for the excellent care and concern they gave to him. He is also survived by a host of cousins, relatives, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, Employees of the National Finance Center, CW Resources, Dillard University, New Orleans Tours, Hotard Coaches, Knights of Colombus All Chapters are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at St. James Major Catholic Church, 3736 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122 at 11:00 AM. Visitation from 9:00 AM. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. A Repast will be given at the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 124, 4200 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122 . Final Arrangement Entrusted to Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116, 504-581-4411. You may sign the guest book on https://charbonnetfuneralhome.com/.