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Herbert Johnson Obituary

Herbert Johnson was born to the late Lewis C. Slay and Kizzie Johnson in Yantley, AL. He departed this life on February 27, 2024, peacefully at home with his family. He became a native New Orleanian and later he and his family moved to Slidell and lived there until his death. Herbert is survived by his wife Camille, children Niki, Marques, Sr. (fiancée Tarsha) and Valencia (Dominick), grandchildren Daisanae, I'Shyne, and Denim Scott, and Marques Johnson, Jr. Also survived by siblings Carolyn, Edith (Rodie), Pastor Joe (Clementine), and Jackie, 7 nephews and 5 nieces, 3 godchildren, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, friends and many brothers and sisters in Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Lonnie, Sr. (Ida) and Kirk (Annette), paternal and maternal grandparents, 1 nephew, 1 niece, 1 great-niece, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Family and friends, churches of family members, Trumpet in Zion Fellowship in Slidell, LA, Chief Cornerstone Full Gospel Ministries in New Orleans, LA, Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA, Ray Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA, John the Baptist Missionary Church in Lisman, AL, Grain Elevator in New Orleans, LA, Ochsner Foundation Hospital in Jefferson, LA, Austin Community College in Austin, TX, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX, and Walgreens Pharmacy in New Orleans, LA. are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, March 8, 2024 for 11:00 a.m. at Trumpet in Zion Fellowship, 801 Spartan Drive, Slidell, LA 70458. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Prophet Terrance Johnson, officiating under the leadership of Apostle Darryl G. McCoy, Sr. Graveside dismissal will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, for 11:00 a.m. at Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Lisman, Alabama. Pastor Joe Johnson of John The Baptist Missionary Church officiating. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2024.

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Kneed Leggett

March 9, 2024

Condolences goes out to the Family of Coach Johnson who I had the pleasure of meeting he was a very cool and humble person who would never talk loud. I thought I was loosing my hearing until I realized that was the way he always approach you and talk to ya. The Absolute Coolest and Most Humble Person that I was happy to get to know. Rest in Paradise my Friend. From your Tallest Friend(4´2 inches) I mean your Shortest Friend(lol) Kneed Leggett

Channel Clivens-Smith

March 6, 2024

Our sincerest condolences in the loss of Bro. Herbert. May God keep you close and give you peace and comfort as He has promised in his word.
- The family of Sis. Lubertha Chancley

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Trumpet in Zion Fellowship

801 Spartan Drive, Slidell, LA

Mar

8

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Trumpet in Zion Fellowship

801 Spartan Drive, Slidell, LA

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery

Lisman, AL

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5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126

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