í ctÄÄuxtÜxÜáí   Johnnie Johnson, Jr. Kelvin Walker, Sr. Patrick Johnson

Fredrick Martin Ron Gaeti Quentin Sheppard

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WAKE 9:30 A.M. FUNERAL 10:30 A.M.

Smith & Thomas Funeral Homes, Inc. 5708 W. Madison St.

Chicago, Illinois 60644

Rev. Jerome Montgomery, Officiating

Johnnie Murray Johnson Sr. was born July 18, 1953 in Memphis TN. to Thomas William Johnson and Bessie Mae Johnson. He was the youngest of eight children. Johnnie was baptized at a young age and attended Greater Bethlehem church. He began his education at Cregier Vocational High School before he enlisted in the U.S Navy at the age of 16 years old during the Vietnam War. He re-ceived basic and advanced training at the Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago. His MOS position was Boatswain Mate and was assigned to the U.S.S Blue Ridge. After two and a half years of service, Johnnie ventured out into Entrepreneur-ship through music, published writing as well as managing Johnson’s Con-struction Company in which he was the owner. In addition to being Precinct Captain, volunteering at PTA meetings and mentoring other veterans he had a heart of love. He was recognized for his service and support to the community by the Lake County Probation Volunteer Program in which he devoted his life to helping Veterans. He was a selfless person who cared for others even while fighting for his own needs and health. With over 15 years in the North Chicago community Johnnie developed spe-cial bonds with friends who viewed him as family in the neighborhood of Heritage Green apartments. Johnnie was a vibrant spirit whose best gift was spreading a calming love throughout the lives he encountered. He would break out in a song, pinch jaws of his beloved girls, or come to the rescue without notice for those he loved. Some of his favorite things to say were, “What it be like that though”, “copasetic”, and “I’m fair for an ole square.” He was a loving father, brother, granddaddy, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Johnnie departed this life on Wednesday November 8th, 2017. His father Thomas William Johnson, mother Bessie Mae Johnson, brothers Manuel Dave Johnson and William Oscar Johnson preceded him in death. He leaves to always hold fond memories in their hearts: His two Daughters: LaToya Walker (Kelvin) and Katrina Johnson; two sons: Johnnie Johnson Jr. and David Thomas Johnson; two grandchildren: Kaleah Walker and Kelvin Walker Jr.; two sisters: Mary Benson, Sallie Ann McClellan: three brothers: Roy Lee Martin, Thomas Matthew Johnson “Bubba” (Carrie), Jimmie Glen Johnson (Beverly). A host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, mentees, mentors as well as Doctors.

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Scripture…………………..……...Rev. Jerome Montgomery

Prayer………………………..…...Rev. Jerome Montgomery

Acknowledgement of Cards & Emails………………………

Words of Expression……………………………...2 Minutes

Solo……………………………………….The Wells Family

Obituary……………………………………….Read Silently

Eulogy…………………………...Rev. Jerome Montgomery

Benediction…………………………………………………..

Recessional………………………………………………….

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20953 W Hoff Road Elwood, IL 60421

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2600 S. Park Broadview, IL 60155 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

íTv~ÇÉãÄxwzxÅxÇàí Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words As any friends could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us this day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much, what-ever the part. The Family of Johnnie M. Johnson, Sr.

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