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Richard E. Johnson

1931 - 2021

Richard E. Johnson obituary, 1931-2021, Gary, IN

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1931

DIED

2021

Richard Johnson Obituary

Richard E. Johnson, Sr., 90, of Gary, IN passed away on November 28, 2021. He was born November 8, 1931, in Fanning, Mississippi to the late Sudie Mae Perry and John W. Johnson. Richard was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He retired from Inland steel after working there for 39 years. He loved to fish, work in his garden, take walks, and spend time with his family. He is preceded in death by parents and Ernestine Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret L. Johnson, daughter; Tori (Lawrence) Garner. sons; William (Lucia) Head, Richard (Tonya) Johnson Jr., Lance Johnson, Troy (Valda) Gant, Brian (Kayla) Gant, and Terrance (Thomasa) Gant, special cousin: Velma Bradford; sister-in-law; Rosie Lyons and brother-in-law; Kenneth Williamson, special friends; Brenda Peterson and Marie Downer; 15 grandchildren. 23 great-grandchildren. 1 great-great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held December 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Israel CME Church 2301 Washington St Gary, IN 46407. Rev Octavius Wilson officiating.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 8, 2021.

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Apostle, Dr. Oscar & Dr. Helen Dowdell-Underwood

December 10, 2021

To Terrence and Thomasa,
We are thinking of you and praying for you and the entire family as you walk through this process, which is never easy, but praise be to God for the Believer! To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! Your DDE@COPI family adore you both. Blessings

Rick & Marie Davidson

December 10, 2021

We will greatly miss Mr. Johnson. He was the best neighbor anyone could have. Our family will be praying for Mrs. Johnson and the entire family. Love from the Downer family.

Minietta Nelson

December 8, 2021

To Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Brian Gant & Family,

Sorry to hear about the passing of our church member, Mr. Johnson. May God comfort you during this time of bereavement and keeping you in prayer.

Arletta Howard

December 8, 2021

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Arthur and Frieda Moseley

December 8, 2021

Dear Mrs Johnson, we are friends of Brian's here in Tampa. We just wanted to reach out to you and let you know we were thinking of you and keeping you and your family in our prayers. Arthur and Frieda Moseley

Bernita Calmese

December 7, 2021

Extending heartfelt sympathy to the family on the loss of Richard he was a beautiful soul - always felt family love around him.

Carla Anderson

December 7, 2021

To the family of the late Richard Johnson Sr. please know that you have my sincere condolences at the loss of your loved one. I´m praying that God strengthen and keep each of you during this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Carla

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