Celebration for leacon Herop . 18, 1942 ~ ec. 14, 2004 "My Soul Looks Back and Wonders How I Qot Over" Saturday, December 18, 2004 2:00 P.M. FIELDING SPRING MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4675 Mike Padgett Highway Augusta, Georgia Reverend Louis T. Coley ~ Presiding DEACON LEROY JOHNSON, SR., departed this life on Tues day, December 14, 2004. He was born on August 18, 1942, in Augusta, Georgia to the late Deacon Robert and Leola Johnson. At an early age, he was baptized at Fielding Spring Missionary Baptist Church and was ultimately ordained as a Deacon. He also served as a faithful member of the Gospel Choir. He was a graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School Class of 1961. His early employment was at Castleberry Food Company. He was later employed and recently retired from International Pa per after thirty-eight (38) years of dedicated service. Leroy was united in Holy Matrimony to Victoria "Vickie" Johnson. Cherishing his fond memories are: losing wife, Vickie; three sons, Leroy (Sara) Johnson, Jr., Virginia, Antonio Johnson, North Carolina and Steven Brunson, Atlanta, GA; three daughters, Wanda Johnson, Augusta, GA, Krystle Johnson, Savannah, GA and Kristina Johnson, Carrollton, GA; one devoted sister, Ophelia McCain, Augusta, GA; six brothers, Robert (Elmira) Johnson, Louisiana, Charlie (Ollie) Johnson, Earl (Ludie Mae) Johnson, William (Elease) Johnson, Richard (Betty) Johnson, all of Augusta, GA and Willie ( Marilyn) Johnson, California; seven grandchildren, Thomas, Leroy III, Akeem, Elijah, Nicole, LaKeisha and Tia; one great grandchild, Tyreon; father and mother-in-law, ONeal (Annie Bell) Brunson Sr., Hephzibah, GA; two brothers-in-law, Clarence (Elizabeth) Jones, ONeal (Marie) Brunson, Jr.; godchildren, Benjamin Hopson and Cameron Greene; extended family, Sara Jefferson and The King Family; and an array of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cous ins, other relatives and friends. programme ~ Prelude ..................................... Musician Processional Selection ............................ FSMBC Gospel Choir Prayer ............................ Reverend Robert Mixon Scriptures Old Testament ~ Reverend Bobby Williams New Testament ~ Pastor Angela Hatcher Selection ............................ FSMBC Gospel Choir Remarks (Please, Limit to Three Minutes) As A Deacon ~ Deacon Stephen Games As A Classmate ~ Isaac Johnson As A Co-Worker ~ Reverend James White Solo ............................ Deacon Alvin Greenwood Acknowledgements ..................... Ms. Viola Jefferson Hymn ......................... Reverend Bobby Hankerson Eulogy ........................... Reverend Mark Barnwell Recessional Interment ........ Second Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery -REPAST- Fielding Spring Missionary Baptist Church Annex pallbearers; Nephews 2|onorarp pallbearers Deacons of FSMBC Lucy C. Laney High School Class of 1961 International Paper FAREWELL MY FAMILY Farewell my family, dont weep For Im at peace now, just asleep. Farewell my family, Im not alone The Mighty "Maker" has led me safely home. Just think back over the many years, How the family seemed so strong, holding back tears. Yet Qod somehow always made a way And I thanked Him every night for another day. Be good my family, always love each other Be strong my family, strong in heart The blood ties, no one can ever part. And if somewhere 1 made a mistake As you live many will you make. Farewell my family, Ive been called away. Walk with Qod, trust in Qod For He is by your side. The family acknowledges all acts of kindness rendered during our time of sorrow. May God richly bless each of you. Service Entrusted To WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.