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Willie Lee Johnson Sr.

1953 - 2020

Willie Lee Johnson Sr. obituary, 1953-2020, Gary, IN

BORN

1953

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Willie Johnson Obituary

Rev. Wille Lee Johnson Sr. was born on March 22nd, 1953 in Gary, Indianan to Hattie Lee Johnson and Isaiah Johnson Sr. He was an alumnus of Roosevelt High School and continued his education at Calumet College of Saint Joseph where he received his Bachelors in Theology and Masters in Psychology. Willie transitioned into eternal life on Saturday, October 17th, 2020. He is preceded in death by both parents, a brother and sister, son Cory J. Johnson Sr., and grandson Javaree Johnson. The visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th, 2020 at 12 noon at New Hope M.B. Church 1117 Merrill St. Hammond, IN 46320. MASKS ARE REQUIRED! PRIVATE funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 at 11:00 am. The service may be viewed virtually through the 'New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond Indiana' Facebook page.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 25, 2020.

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Karen Carter Clark

October 30, 2020

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Willie Johnson. May God strengthen during this time. Be encouraged.

Robert & Michelle Warlick

October 27, 2020

To the Johnson family. Thank you for share your lives with us. We pray that God will cover and keep you today and forever. Just know that we are here for you. Thank you Pastor Willie Johnson for sharing God’s word with us. You will never be forgotten.

Peaches Lewis-Coke Plant, 2QBop

October 27, 2020

Rest In Peace Willie

Deborah

October 27, 2020

Love you Uncle Willie I'm glad I was able to see you preach when I was in town. I am going to miss you.

Rev Kenric Wicks

October 26, 2020

Rev Johnson you were one of a kind, l will truly miss our bible studies together and your true friendship love Rev Kenric and Yolanda Wicks

Larry & Dee Ellison

October 26, 2020

Rest In Peace dear friend

Peaches Lewis-Coke Plant, 2QBop

October 26, 2020

Rest In Peace Willie

Cain Family

October 26, 2020

To the Family of Rev. Willie Lee Johnson
GOD gives us love, but some one to love is a loan.
We are praying for GOD to comfort you now and in the days to come.
With heartfelt sympathy Dea. Willie and Sharon Cain

Cheryl

October 26, 2020

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you during this time. Who am I going to stop and talk to when I round the corner of 17th & Wallace? Love you Hope, Channye and Granny

Friendship Baptist Church Intercessory Ppayer Ministry

October 26, 2020

We like to give are heart felt sympathy to the Johnson Family. We are praying your strength in the Lord, May He continue to be with you at this time. Rev. was truly a prayer warrior. He will truly be missed

Shelea R Johnson

October 25, 2020

I love and miss you grandpa. You were always there for when I needed you whether it was car trouble or picking me up from school when I was sick. I miss you so much but I know that you’re at peace in heaven smiling down at us. I love you grandpa.

scott lindsey

October 25, 2020

a good dad and grandpa

Patricia Gaskin

October 24, 2020

Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you.

Yolonda Armstead

October 23, 2020

RIParadise King! Fly high! Job well done.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m.

New Hope M.B. Church

1117 Merrill St., Hammond, IN

Funeral services provided by:

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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