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Jack Johnson Obituary
Jack Johnson, 87, of Bryan, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. Services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, at Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Van D. Roberson, officiating.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, February 3, and wake service from 6 to 7 p.m. at Jones-Washington Mortuary. Burial will follow at Wixon Cemetery.
Jack Johnson, Jr. was born July 3, 1924 in Brazos County to Jack Johnson, Sr. and Adean Brown Johnson. He later met and married Ethel Hill Johnson. To this union nine children were born.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his death. He worked as a butcher at Fazzino's, Weido's and Martin Luther King Grocery until he retired.
He always had words for anyone who listened rather they wee comforting, jestering or otherwise and laughter to follow through. He loved joking around and watching football and baseball. He enjoyed fishing and being in the presence of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ethel Hill Johnson; sister, Triva Mae Johnson; two sons, Calvin Johnson and Willie B. Johnson, Sr.; a daughter, Gail Johnson; a granddaughter, Makesha Chanell Devrow; and a grandson, Willie B. Johnson, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Jackie Ray Johnson, Grechal Johnson, Tommy Johnson and wife Tonya, all of Bryan; daughters, Linda Kay Johnson, Norene V. Johnson, Mary and Anthony Steptoe, all of Bryan; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Memories and Condolences
for Jack Johnson
February 4, 2012
my condolences on the loss of Mr.Jack. i
remember all those years that we brought
"jack" cookies and '"rat" cheese along with
sliced summer sausage from him at Weidos'
store.those truly were the "good old days".
may you be comforted in knowing that many
share in your sorrow.God bless you at this
time. Ozzie (Walton) Allen and the
Walton family.
Marion Johnson
February 4, 2012
Words can't express what you meant to me even know your gone it'll still be a part in my heart for you and big mama. I said i was going to see after big mama funeral and i guess i can't now i've busy all year long Out of my uncle I NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE THE ONE TO DIE i guess god have a way with us. Even though i don't shed my sorrow deep down i'm crying my eyes out. LOVE YA!!
Rev Robert & Princess Jones
February 3, 2012
R. I.P. Pa Pa Jack, wii surely be missed by All that knew his, and as for the family stay together, and just remember what you have been taught down throught the years.
We loved you Jack!
Cindy Fazzino Arnold
February 3, 2012
Dear Family of Jack Johnson,
I join with so many others who knew Jack in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing. Although this is a sad time for all, there is satisfaction in knowing that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a very long & productive life.
EVERYONE LOVED "JACK" and you can proudly say his life was well-lived.
I pray that you all find peace and comfort in your loss.
Sincerely in Sympathy,
Cindy Fazzino Arnold
Gooden Family
February 3, 2012
To the Johnson Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.
W.T & Linda (Druery) Gilbert, Jr.
February 3, 2012
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Maurice Jackson
February 3, 2012
May God Bless and be with the entire Johnson family. Mr. Jack will be missed.
Beverly Reese
February 3, 2012
For all of his family, God is with you,and will comfort you. Mr Jack will always be remembered as a cornerstone of this community.
Eloyce Toliver Grimes
February 3, 2012
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE JOHNSON FAMILY.
Sharon Tucker
February 3, 2012
To my good friend Linda and the Johnson Family, I'am so sorry for your loss
clifton benford
February 2, 2012
my prayers and though will be with the johnson family
Dorothy Lewis
February 2, 2012
Norene and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at the homegoing of Mr. Jack. I did not know your Dad, but knew Aunt Ethel who was a wonderful person. I heard so many nice things about Mr. Jack from Audrey so, therefore, I know he was a wonderful person also.
Trust in the Lord and He will sustain you all.
Much love.
wethe
January 31, 2012
My prayers are with the Johnson family. Jack will surely be missed, he always had me laughn every time i saw him!
Anthony Johnson Reed
January 31, 2012
Daddy I don't have words to explain how much you mean to me. I can never use past tense because I know you're no further than a memory, thought or just speaking your name. I've been taught so much in my life and most of it came from you. I will continue to use what you taught me and all your Children & Grandchildren. No one will ever replace you as King in my book. I know you had to leave to be with Gee so you two can walk around Heaven all day. You keep cracking jokes, and tell Gee & Aunt Mable we Love them. Thank you doesn't speak enough to what I owe you. I do thank you and GOD above that I'm apart of the Johnson Family. The house on the Hill won't be the same without you.
Love Always,
Anthony "Ant" Johnson Reed
January 30, 2012
Good bless the Johnson family. Our prayers are with you. From the Mondine Family Ira and Margie, Fort Worth Texas
ERMA CLEMONS-JORDAN
January 30, 2012
MR. JACK YOU WILL TRULY BE MISS. NO ONE COULD SERVE ME JACK COOKIES AND HANG DOWN LIKE YOU. YOU WILL TRULY BE MISS. MRS. ERMA CLEMONS-JORDAN
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