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for Alphonso Johnson
Alphonso & Lesley
Your Lil Sister
August 28, 2010
Alphonso, Lesley & Erin
Your Lil Sister
August 28, 2010
Alphonso, Lesley, Keyta & "Monifah"
Your Lil Sister
August 28, 2010
Your Lil Sister
August 28, 2010
No words can express the pain that I am feeling....I sit day by day and wait for the phone to ring with you on the other end.....I try to tell myself that this is only a dream....How I would give anything to hear your voice right now....I know you are with me in sprit but there is nothing like having you here.....We have so many memories that we have shared over the years,who could have asked for a better sibling.....You have always been there for me even if I didn't want you to but I guess that is what a "big brother" is suppose to do.....If I've never said it before "THANK YOU" for everything that you have done for me, "THANK YOU" for being there for my children when you didn't have to.....My heart is aching and my eyes are full but I know that you are in a better place.....No more pain, no more doctors blissful peace from now on......I know you are having the time of your life in heaven just as you did here on earth....I remember the last time we were together (in New Orleans Fourth of July 2010) we had the time of our life.....Now it's time for you to rest my love and wait for me to get there so we can once again greet each other saying "HEY BABY"!!
LOVE ALWAYS
Bettie Sims and Anna Robinson
August 22, 2010
Mrs. Yvonne
I must say your son was one young man I admired. His manners, he was always pleasant with that smile on his face.
There is one thing I knew about Alphonso, he loved his mother.
May you find comfort in knowing that he was a good young man.
My sister was one of his client at Holistic. He gave his BEST to his clients.
He will be sorely missed.
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Tammy Jones (USPS)
August 4, 2010
sorry we cancelled our dinner, RIP Alphonso, rip my friend...
Tammy Jones (USPS)
August 4, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Angelia Addison
August 3, 2010
To a dear friend your golden advice will be missed by all, see you on the other side of the rainbow!!! To the family may GOD keep you all in one band of love and hedged with the protection that only HE can give. "YOU would call, and I would answer YOU. YOU would long for the works of YOUR hands. " Job14:15
Mary Ann Hawkins
July 26, 2010
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. May your memories bring you comfort. My prayers are with the family.
Paul Nelson
July 25, 2010
To Yvonne and Cleve Schoefield and Family
My deepest and heart-felt sympathy. Could not be with you in person, but I remembered you in my prayers.
Love Always,
Richard Peterson
July 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anne LaBranche
July 24, 2010
Yvonne, Cleve and the entire Johnson-Schofield family:
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Gerard. We pray that it gives you some comfort to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne and Emile LaBranche
July 24, 2010
Who didn't simply say the name and have great expectations!?! ALPHONSO! I learned that name in 4th or 5th grade at Banks Elementary in Ruby James n Leo Brownfield's classes. He bought a silly kind of joy to Banks, our city and those who knew him. His life had purpose n challenged all of us to dare to embrace our own individuality. Well lived dear friend, I thank God for your design today.
-Desiree Odell
Lena & Alton Station, Jr.
July 24, 2010
Yvonne, I know the hurt that you feel, but through time it will get better but the thoughts won't go away, and it will not happen over night. As you reflect back on Gerard, just think on the good times you all had together because I promise this will get you through. There is no hurt like releasing a child back to their heavenly father, but for one thing we do know that God always wants the best. Gerard was sooo much fun to be around, he kept us all laughing and we will see him again, just live for the Lord. We will continue to pray for strength. Be Prayerful Always
Rhea Kiper
July 24, 2010
Heartfelt condolences to Alphonso's family. He was an awesome person who will be greatly missed. May God's love and comfort keep you during this most difficult time.
Joseph & Carol Jean Thomas
July 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Berdell Breaux
July 24, 2010
To Yvonne and family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during your time of sorrow. My God is a great God, he will see you through.
Andrala Walker
July 23, 2010
Alphonso, my dear friend, I love you. Last time we spoke you said something that stays with me till this day. I asked you if you had a significant other and you laughingly said, "I AM my significant other. You have to love yourself." No one could have said it better. Your words of wisdom guide my every thought these days. I miss you.
Tamika Offord-Jacobs
July 23, 2010
Alphonso, you were a GREAT guy and from reading what others are sharing you were loved by many. To the family, hold on to the memories you have made. "TRUST" he is in a much better place! R.I.P. Zo!!
Catina Battiste
July 23, 2010
To the family:
We are truly saddened by the loss of such a wonderful young man! Gerard's passing is proof that God only takes the best! He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. May God keep you in His comfort.
Jonathan & Catina Battiste
Madicyn, Alaiyha & Braiyha
Dhahran Evans-Sanders
July 23, 2010
AJ my dear friend you are certainly going to be missed. I've dried my tears because I realized that even though you're gone too soon...YOU lived a FABULOUS life. You maximized the time you had here by living each day to the fullest.
Vershell "Shelly" Turner
July 23, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Philippa Cole and Family
July 23, 2010
To Debbie and the rest of Our Family:
What we see is that God has taken a loved one from us. Our flesh feels much pain and will need time to heal but if we hold on to God's unchanging hand and know that Alphonso is with Our Heavenly Father with time the pain will become bearable. We will always carry him in our hearts for the memories cannot be erased. Trust God and know that he we are not alone and we must work each day to put God first and include him in all that we do so that we may see Alphonso again.
Rejoice for all is well and remember that God's Grace is sufficient!!
Makeba Phillips
July 23, 2010
Our Deepest Condolences goes out to Our Bereaved Church Family. Alphonso will truely be missed. As we pass along the Deacons pew, we can smile, his precious spirit will be felt there.
Deeply Sadden,
St. Peter Baptist Church Members
Makeba M. Phillips, La'Ren, Landon & Maya Phillips
Demetrice Cage
July 23, 2010
To The Johnson Famile,
Gerard was loved by everyone!!
When my spirit is bound by earthly chains
Of worry and heartache - and all that remains
Is to finish the task, and get through the day -
Oh, Lord, I ask, show me a better way!!
And we will mount up on high with wings like an eagle.
All our troubles below seem so small from above.
We will learn how to fly - far away from all evil,
Upheld by the strength of His Glorious Love!
If you wait on the Lord, your strength will renew.
Spend time with the Father, and the Son will shine through.
With one wing we trust, and the other, obey -
Unfettered by doubt - we fly away!
And we will mount up on high with wings like an eagle.
All fear falls behind as we focus above.
We will learn how to fly - far away from all evil
Caught up in the joy of His Wonderful Love -
We will soar through the sky - as free as an eagle.
All our troubles below seem so small from above.
We will learn how to fly - far away from all evil,
Upheld by the strength of His Glorious Love!
Upheld by the strength of His Glorious Love!
~ Demetrice Nelson-Cage and Son~
James Smith
July 23, 2010
How do I say goodbye to my wonderful buddy Reilus. I gonna miss our heart to heart conversations and we both becoming deacons in the church. This is really hard for me to except but you know i know God will bring me thorought this situation. To Mrs. Yvonne and Mr. Cleve you're know thats my boy but God loves him best ahd I will be praying for you guys and keep your head up and look to the hills because thats where all your help comes from.
Brigette Major
July 23, 2010
"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted".
Praying that God grant you peace.
SMHS - Class of 1986
Rachel Richard - Jackson
July 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Alphonso "Phons" Johnson, we have each lost a very special part of our lives. To have known him is to have loved him. My heart breaks and my heart aches for each of us as we grieve in our own way. May our memories of time and laughter shared comfort us. God lent us an angel and now its our turn to release him back to his heavenly home. Indeed he will be missed, but feel him in the warm summer breeze, listen for his laughter and the popping of his gum in the wind; remember him in the sweet fragrances you smell (Issy Myaki!). Mourn as long as you need to but find joy and peace in the process. Embrace those you love closer, and remember the admoninitions of our dear friend, (for I know we have ALL been admonished by him!). "This don't make no sense. Get it together". Heed his words, remember his wisdom and determine to see him once more. May blessings and peace abound.
SanTina M Spears
July 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family during this time and always.
Matthew 11:25-30
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Offord, Jr.
July 23, 2010
With heartfelt compassion, Mrs. Yvonne and Leslie and the family, you are in my prayers. Trust in the Lord and lean not to your own understanding. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning, know that we will see Alphonso again on that Great gettin' up morning!
DWAINE J. WOODS, SR
July 23, 2010
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
SLEEP ON PHONZARELLI
July 23, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Stacy Brock and Family
July 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. Stay steadfast in knowing that our God is a comforter in the time of need. Alphonso, a friend to all who knew him will be deeply missed.
Lorraine, Carlisa, & Chrissy Netterville
July 23, 2010
To The Johnson & Schoefield Family
We were saddened to hear about the loss of Alphonso. Our prayers are with you during your hour of grief. May memories of Alphonso be great.
Remember, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Lori Sholes
July 23, 2010
May God grant you strength and peace during this time. Gerard's memory will live forever in our hearts. You guys are in our thoughts & prayers!
Lori & Bryce Sholes
Jason Butler
July 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. It is still hard to grasp that you are gone Alphonso. Each day I read your page and hope that this is some terrible mistake. I'm trying to remember your humor and mother wit and use it to help all of the many friends that are, like me, still trying to come to terms with this. I know you are in a better place and for that I am glad. I only grieve for us that were left here without you.
Joann & Joseph Martin
July 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Andrea Reese-Stewart
July 23, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. I will truly miss you. Thank you for so many memories to cherish until we meet again. You will always be in my heart and my soul. Forever my Sweet Pea!
Hope Lege (classmate)
July 23, 2010
May God be with you in your time of need.
ERIC SMITH
July 23, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
July 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Minekra Robertson ( BATON ROUGE, LA)
Mary Williams
July 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. AJ will be missed by so many. He made everyone feel as if he was their best friend. We love him. He will never be forgotten!! My deepest sympathy.
Talacey Williams
July 23, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to you Aunt Yvonne from the Williams family.
ERIC SMITH
July 23, 2010
TO MRS.YVONNE AND LESLEY MY PRAYS AND HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, ALPHONSO WILL BE TRUELY MISSED,I AM HAVING A HARD TIME WITH THIS ,BUT GOD KNOWS WHAT BEST FOR US, GOD BLESS YOU
Clifford & Petra Minus (Friends & Neighbors)
July 23, 2010
As we reflect on all the talks we've had with Gerard and all the momemts that we shared together.He was the perfect example of a true friend. He will always have a special place in our hearts. Our condolences and prayers are extended to the family during this time of grief.
Vanessa Caston LaFleur
July 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the homegoing of AJ. I smile every time I think of him. He was a great friend to many. He was an original. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Reid Lantz
July 23, 2010
Alphonso ... I am glad for the time we Reconnected on Facebook. You are a good friend and i will miss you.
July 23, 2010
"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted". Matthew 5:4
To the family:
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and share in the loss of Gerard. May we all find strengh and comfort in God. For, God knows what you are going and it there to see you through this difficult time. We must hold on to all the wonderful memories and Thank God for a life well-lived. To God Be the Glory for the things He Has Done!!!!
Mrs. Edna B. Price
Mr. Gerrin M. Jackson (Godchild)
Mrs. Katina Price Jackson
Katina Leufroy
July 23, 2010
May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow.
Author Unknown
Catherine Osborne
July 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dukes Family
July 23, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Danny Dukes
July 23, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Darrell W. Henderson (friend and co-worker)
July 23, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
McKenzie Pugh-Green
July 23, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
We Love You & Will Miss You Dearly
McKenzie, Austin & Mariyah Green
Broderick Rodney
July 23, 2010
This flame will burn forever Alphonso will truly be missed.
Kebba Ellis
July 23, 2010
The memories we share are too many to begin to share. You've taught me so much about life and people. Words cant begin to express how much of a void there is in my heart. You will never be forgotten. Tell Darrell we miss him too. Love you. Your little brother. Kebba T. Ellis
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