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Olian Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON, OLIAN, JR. (73)

Departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, VA. He is survived by his devoted wife, Daisey R. Johnson; his six sons, Charles of Chicago, IL, Melvin of Cheverly, MD, Tyrone of Sun City, CA, Arian and Alton of Washington, DC and Olian III of Louisville, KY; two daughters, Sarah of Chicago, IL and Olinda of Delmar, DE and one sister, Lena Renfro of San Francisco, CA. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, five sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The late Mr. Johnson may be viewed Friday, June 1, 2006 from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Forestville New Redeemer Baptist Church, 7808 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. Interment at the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA. Arrangements by UNIVERSAL II MORTUARY, INC., 411 Kennedy Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202 723-1075.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 31, 2006.

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Bob Kimmel

May 31, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. I will always remember Olian as a good friend and neighbor who would do anything to help out. Unfortunately, due to a prior committment, I cannot attend the funeral.

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