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1930

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2020

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Willie Johnson Obituary

Willie Johnson of Gary, Indiana was born May 25,1930 in Forest City, Arkansas. He transitioned his life on Saturday May 16, 2020 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Willie was a retiree of Republic Steel in Gary, Indiana. Preceded in death by his parent's Frank Johnson and Carrie Dent; sons Willie Johnson Jr. and Michael Johnson; daughter Jacqueline Johnson; brothers Vernon Powell (Estella) and Milton McIntosh (Willa). Willie leaves to cherish his fond memories wife of 53 years Maxine Johnson, daughters Pamela Johnson, Beverly Bogard, Carmen Johnson, and Sonya (Greg Frierson)Johnson; brother Joseph (Janice ) Dent, sister-in-law Debra Givens, special granddaughters Michelle Daniels and Ronda Rutledge, special niece Patricia Hood and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.View & Go Visitation Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 9-11:00 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Live stream on Facebook @ Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 24, 2020.

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Robert Gordon

May 25, 2020

To The Johnson Family. May The LORD Be With You And Console You In Your Loss. Be Strong, Be Blessed. I Will Keep You In My Prayers.

Dorothy Lipscomb

May 25, 2020

Maxine condolences to you on the loss of your husband. Remembering the good times will see you through.

Chaplain Sybil Lang

May 24, 2020

Mrs. Johnson, Carmen, Pamela, Beverly & The Johnson Family my prayers and condolences are with. I pray for comfort and peace during this time. Mr. Willie Johnson lived a long life and he will be dearly missed.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chaplain Sybil Brooks-Lang, Maple Grove, MN

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