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Artis Johnson Obituary

Monroe - Artis Lamar Johnson Sr., age 45, of Monroe, Ga., formerly of Athens, Ga., passed on February 11, 2009. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2009 at Hillsboro Baptist Church, High Shoals, Ga. Entombment will be held in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include wife, Angelique P. Johnson; five children, Joshua and Artis Johnson Jr., Dante Burton, Jamal Wright and Angelica Odom; parents, John Henry and Florida Johnson; siblings, Salinda Thomas, Ronnie Johnson, Jackie Woods and Willie Johnson. Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Feb. 15, 2009.

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Herman Holmes

February 23, 2009

Peace and Blessings

Kimberly Roberts Isakovich

February 22, 2009

My sympathy to the Johnson family.I went to Clarke Middle & Clarke Central with Artis.He was a nice ,polite young man.I am sorry to learn of his passing.

S Cooper

February 20, 2009

I just heard about Artis passing, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. I was one of his track members wife from USC in Columbia SC.

Kevin Goss

February 20, 2009

May the lord bless and keep you during your time of sorrow

Dorothy Wilson

February 18, 2009

You are in my prayers in your hour of sorry. May God continue to bless each one of you.

VIRGINIA THRASHER

February 17, 2009

THE THRASHER FAMILY

Doris C. Thomas & Family

February 17, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Doris C. Thomas

February 17, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tony Smith

February 17, 2009

Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family.

Deborah/Tammie Hester

February 17, 2009

To the Johnson Family:
May God give you all the strength and courage during this time of bereavement. Artis memories will live forever in your hearts. We go back alone time with the family from Magnolia terr. Anything we can do for you please feel free to call us. Pray and time will heal your heart. We love you all.

Mr. & Mrs. George M. Hester and Family

Cheryl & Rick Weaver

February 17, 2009

To The Johnson Family (Mr. John H., Mrs. Florida B., Ann, Ronnie & Jackie): I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Artis. I know that Artis will truly be missed. We all grew up together on the Terrace and shared many good times and I will always treasure those memories. Please know that the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow and grief. May God continue to bless the family. Sometimes, we don't know why, but one thing we do know is that God is in charge. To God Be The Glory.
With deepest sympathy,
Cheryl (Milner) Weaver

David "TV" Harris

February 17, 2009

I am sadden to hear of your loss. He will be missed by his old track teammate from Clarke Central. Rest in Peace Slim.

Erika Dennis

February 17, 2009

I truely will miss artis I loved him so much. My prayers and best wishes goes out to the family.

THE CLARKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1979

February 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Reba Williams

February 16, 2009

May the joy of the Lord and His peace, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit bless and keep you during your time of bereavement. Our prayers are with you.
Reba and Chris Williams

ALFREDO JONES

February 16, 2009

ARTIS WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. I JUST WANT TO SAY I'M GONNA MISS HIM AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS.

Charles (Chuck) Wilson

February 16, 2009

May God's Grace sustain you in this time of sorrow.Artis was a true brother to me...God Bless You All!!!

Elizabeth Platt

February 16, 2009

Our family will keep the Johnson and the Thomas families in our prayers. May God keep his hands on all of you during this most difficult time.

The Platt Family

Carmen Foster

February 16, 2009

My sincere sympathy to the Johnson family, Artis & I went through middle school & high school together. I spoke with him a couple of years ago, and he sounded great. God Bless you and your family now and forever more.

Willimenia Haynes

February 16, 2009

My sincere sympathy to the Johnson Family. I know that in time with God's grace your sorrows will heal. My prayers are with you at this time.

Earl and Sinnie Wilbon

February 16, 2009

To the Johnson family may God continue to bless,and keep you during you time of sorrow,and keep looking to the hill in which commeth your help, and all your help comes from the Lord

Leroy Smith ,Jr

February 16, 2009

There is no sorrow that Heaven cannot cure. God will take care of you during these times and always.

eric griffith

February 16, 2009

My heart goes out to the family . I will miss him dearly.. Griff..(athens ga)

Sheldon & Kim Arnold

February 15, 2009

May God comfort your family during this time of bereavement. We enjoyed our after game chats about basketball, and appreciated his sincerity towards us and all the kids. You will be missed.
Yours in Christ,
Sheldon & Kim Arnold and Family

The Jordans

February 15, 2009

Our prayers and sympathy are with you during this difficult time.
Janet & Frankie Jordan

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ball

February 15, 2009

To the Johnson family you are in our prayers during the time of the lost of your love one.

Rosetta Terrell Willingham

February 15, 2009

May God give you strength to bear this loss as on He can do. Trust in Him and don't let go of His hand.
James and Rosetta Willingham

Anthony Shields

February 15, 2009

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the Johnson family, may god bless you all.

Obie Bradford

February 15, 2009

God bless the Johnson family,in your lost i knew Artis when he was a kid,Peter and i went to school together, just remember to go to God in a time like this.
Minister Obie Bradford

Mr.Otis and Doretha Gary

February 15, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marilyn Echols

February 15, 2009

My prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.......may God continue to walk with you and shower you with love.

KIMBERLY JOHNSON SMITH

February 15, 2009

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH ARTIS YEARS AGO, I HAVE NOT SEEN HIM SINCE THE LATE 70'S BUT WE GREW UP IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD.

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