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Alfred Johnson Obituary

Alfred "Howie" Johnson, age 44, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Alfred attended L. B. Landry High and was employed as a cook at Blue Crab Restaurant. He will be remembered as a great father, devoted friend, hard worker, avid sports fan. Loving father of Roosevelt, Howienisha, and Michelle Tyler, Amber and My'Asia Estem. Stepfather of Raven Harris and Londyn Monroe. Devoted son of Stella Johnson and the late Willie Joseph Gloster. Grandson of the late Stella Williams and Alfred E. Williams Sr. Brother of Craig (Ronnisha) Johnson, Shiwee Johnson, and the late William III. Companion of Yasha Monroe. Uncle of Iviyon, Craig Jr., Jeru, Marvin and Timothy Johnson Jr. Nephew of the late Ora Lee Dantler, Jimmie Williams and Therman Williams. Godfather of Mikequel Simeon and Taylor Love. Former husband of Michelle Tyler; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family and employees of Blue Crab Restaurant are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 230 MONROE ST. GRETNA, LA on Friday, January 19, 2018, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Shateek Nobles, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery-Metairie, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2018.

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Charlene Robinson

January 23, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the fond memories of your loved one sustain your family at this time. May you also receive comfort from what is stated at 1 Peter 5:6,7.

linda charles

January 22, 2018

rest in peace

Kenya Anthony

January 19, 2018

I will be praying for the family I no how it fill to lost a love one !Rest n Peace Howie Gone But Not Forgotten

Soror Jackie Shine, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority - Epsilon Phi Sigma Chapter

January 19, 2018

To Soror Tyler and family - My sincerest condolences to you in the loss of your father. Please continue to pray and trust that God will see you through your sorrows.

January 19, 2018

t is sad when a father leaves his children and a husband leaves his wife, but it is out of our control someyimes. People are gone physically along with the joys they brought into the lives of others but remembering special times spent together. God will give you the strength to endure.

Sandra Quick

January 18, 2018

Sandra Quick

Sandra Quick

January 18, 2018

God call one of his best Angel home.His work was done here,you going to be miss.

Thomas Everett

January 18, 2018

R.I.P. HOWIE

January 17, 2018

My condolences to your family. May you all find much peace and comfort from the God of love during this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:11

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