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John Johnson Obituary

John Johnson Jr "Dunnie" age 71 of Gary, IN passed away Thursday June 22, 2023. He was a graduate of Frobel High School class of 1970.He is preceded in death by his parents John Johnson Sr. and Helen Johnson, sister Melissa Johnson, Brothers Ralphael Johnson and Dwight Johnson. John is survived by his wife Gina R. Johnson and 11 children Helen Johnson-Murphy (John Murphy), Barbara Johnson, Jonathan Johnson, Tiffany Johnson, Jessica Johnson-Barry ( Everett Barry Jr.), Jennifer Johnson, Edwina Johnson, John Johnson III, Justin Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Joshua Johnson and two honorary Sons Reginald Barnes (Michelle Barnes) & Meco Barnes (Kennitha Barnes), special friend Dennis Williams Sr., twenty five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Siblings Johnny Barnes, Alvenia Bruce, Milton Johnson, Cheryl Lackey, Renee Johnson, Torrence Johnson, Deandre Johnson and special sister in love Cassandra Johnson. Wake Saturday July 1,2023 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Funeral 1:00 p.m. all services at Western Christian Community Church 2826 W.15th Ave Gary, IN. Services Entrusted To Powell-Coleman Funeral Home.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 30, 2023.

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Maude I. Bruce

July 9, 2023

Alvenia and the Johnson family. May the LORD Jesus comfort your hearts during this time and through each precious memory of your loved one. BLESSINGS.

Rickie Lipscomb

July 7, 2023

I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY LOST A TRUE MAN . MY BIG BROTHER THANK YOU LITTLE KING FISH JOHNSON.

Linda B Robinson

July 5, 2023

To Gina and family
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your husband. My deepest condolences to you and family. May God's love and peace surround and comfort you

Your niece Paula

July 4, 2023

RIP Uncle John
Gina you and the children have my deepest condolences. I am truly saddened by this loss you were always a great man, father, uncle and husband. I love you always there is no more suffering to endure. Rest easy

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

July 3, 2023

To the family,

Johnson's at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Creator bring you peace during this time.

Delores (Miles) Crawford

July 3, 2023

Alvenia and the Johnson family.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I remember him from the old neighborhood on the east side. Dunbar elementary school, Pulaski and Frobel High School. Prayers are with you and your family, from the entire Miles Family 16th and Delaware St.

Miles Robinson

July 3, 2023

Wow so unexpected.. RIP Dunnie have fun with heaven and Jesus.

Dee Bruce

July 2, 2023

Dunnie Boy. Will miss you and always was a cool laid back cat. Had that smile and calm voice. Till I see you again.
~~Dee Bruce

Patricia Pate

July 1, 2023

So sorry for your lost. Alvena Bruce. Tony and Patricia Pate

Brenda Viverette

July 1, 2023

To Gina and the Johnson family:

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

Sending love from "The Viverette Family"

Sylvia Edmond and Family.

July 1, 2023

To Johnny Barnes and Family so sorry to hear the loss of your brother.

Wanda Clemmons

July 1, 2023

My sincere condolences to you and your he was a loving husband and father!

Baxter Honeycutt Crim

June 30, 2023

One of my Classmates @ Froebel School. My Deepest condolences to his Family He wil be truly missed.

Alvenia Bruce

June 30, 2023

Love my little brother. I helped raise him. He had such a kind heart. He loved his family and his children. I will miss him calling me everyday and asking "hey girl what you doing"?

Veronica Y Scott

June 30, 2023

Gina, my condolence to you and your family. You and John were really "attached at the hip." It was always a pleasure to serve you both at State Farm Pete Abels Agency. May you find peace and consolation in your many friends and loved ones.

Rony Bryant

June 30, 2023

My Sincere Condolences to Gina & Family

Cordia Brodie

June 30, 2023

You have my deepest condolences, me and John and Maddie and you enjoy playing cards

Myrtle Mateen

June 30, 2023

To Dunnie family and friends you have my deepest sympathy. I met him at Froebel School and he had a beautiful personality and never seem him without a smile. Praying with and for you in the days ahead. Once again our chain has been broken by death not the love we have for our classmates. Flame and Blue forever. Condolence from my class of 68

Sharon Anderson

June 30, 2023

To All the Johnson families May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
From Marion & Sharon Anderson Family

Marlisa Barnes

June 30, 2023

My Condolences to the Johnson Family and My Auntie Gina for the loss of my beloved Uncle Dunnie may he rest in peace Love You Your Niece Marlisa L Barnes

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