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Athell Johnson Obituary

Athell Johnson Jr. COLUMBIA - A homegoing service for Mr. Athell Johnson, Jr. will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at First Nazareth Baptist Church, 2351 Gervais Street, with burial to follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-7:00 p.m. Friday evening, Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, 2930 Colonial Drive, is in charge of the service. Mr. Johnson passed away on June 29, 2012. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Athell Johnson, II and Myrna Scott Johnson. He was educated in the public schools of Richland County and was a member of First Nazareth Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents; his children: Ariona, Megan, Athell III, Kassidy and Ariel; his siblings: Justin Johnson, Corey Johnson and Stephanie Johnson; his grandfather, Allen Dantzler; his grandmother, Willie Mae Scott; and other loving relatives and dear friends. Condolences may sent to the family by visiting www.bosticktompkinsinc.com.

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Published by The State on Jul. 6, 2012.

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Sarah Gibbs-Bell

June 30, 2023

Miss you sweetie

Sarah Gibbs-Bell

July 1, 2022

I will always miss you. I carry memories of you in my heart forever. You was a son to my life, another addition to our family and we all misses you dearly. Someday, we will see each other again!

Marqueja Anderson

September 9, 2019

He was like a uncle to me.

Nina Harrison

July 25, 2012

Hello love of my life these last couple days been hard i kno u kno that because everytime i cry i can feel your arms around me and i kno its ok. Truth is its not ok i need u and u gone what do i do now tears I LOVE U ATHELL KENTRON JOHNSON u where my first love and i always will love u. Remember till death do us part. I kept my promise ;...)

IESHA THOMPSON

July 22, 2012

ATHELL BABY I MISS U SOO MUCH U WAS IN MY DREAM IM HAPPY U CAME TEW ME I LOVE U ALWAYS

Nina Harrison

July 20, 2012

Hey my love went to my interview i felt u with me. Athell i miss u so much. lost without u but what i will do is make u proud and im always screaming team johnson till i die. This love is 4ever See ya one day daddy.#team Johnson

mom dukes

July 19, 2012

You made me a promise! and I made you a promise!It will be keep until we meet again!Screaming out LOUD! miss you!

Nina Harrison

July 18, 2012

I love u Athell. i kno u will be with me 4ever in my heart hurts going on without u. Got a interview tomorrow lets walk in here together and get this money RIP my love.#team johnson

licky B

July 15, 2012

48nik I really didn't know you to well just knew you from the hood damn its sad you gone and how it happen itz crazy out here to the fam keep ya head up !

Nina Harrison

July 14, 2012

Still can't believe u gone. Rest in peace my love and one day we will meet again

IESHA THOMPSON

July 10, 2012

R.I.P ATHELL JOHNSON NEVA FORGOTEN I LOVE U FOR EVER TEW FAMILY MY HEART GOS OUT TEW YALL MAY GOD BLESS

J Knox

July 9, 2012

I only knew you for a short period of time, but you left a lasting impression. You were a good person with a good heart. I pray your family gets closure during this time of sorrow. RIP Athell

Keisha M

July 7, 2012

Sorry for your lost.Will neva forget you.

Theressa Shell Wilson and family

July 7, 2012

Myrna, Mae and family,my condolences to you and your family during this time.May God strengthens you all during this time.

chante thompson

July 7, 2012

I'm Sorry For Your Lost

Dorothy Rowson

July 7, 2012

To Myrna & Family,
It saddens me to think of the pain you must feel at the loss of your child. I have no words to express my sympathy but will continue to lift you and your entire family in prayer.
Dot Davis Rowson

Barbara Boyd

July 7, 2012

TO THE JOHNSON FAMILY....GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU IN TIMES LIKE THESE. REST ASSURED HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY.

Roxana Parker

July 7, 2012

MY HEART TO THE JOHNSON FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON AS YOU LAY TO REST A GOOD FRIEND. THIS IS SO HARD FOR ME BECAUSE A GOOD FRIEND HAS PASSED AWAY ON MY BIRTHDAY.

Kym Hampton

July 7, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss ... May god continue to comfort your family at this difficult time

VALERIE JAMISON

July 7, 2012

R.I.P Athell...My prayers goes out to the Family&Friends

irvin richardson

July 7, 2012

Get ur rest homie

July 6, 2012

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SANDERS FAMILY

July 6, 2012

To the Johnson Family:

Athell was like a son to me, someone whom i loved very dearly. I miss him calling me 'Mom" and coming by to visit me. He was best friends of my son, once a child in my home. The sound of his voice repeats itself softly in my head. I know he's in God's hand. My prayers goes to you and your family for the lost of a child who was loved by so many. May God bless you all.

Sarah Gibbs (Bell), Columbia, SC

Sandra Sumpter & Family

July 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement ! God bless !

Liz Evans

July 6, 2012

Mae and family my prayer's go with you all doing your bereavement. May God shower his peace on you all.

Rhonda Davenport

July 6, 2012

Myrna,

I'm so sorry for your lost, may God bless you and your family family in this time of sorrow.

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