CeCe6rating Tfo Life of
Mr. Keyword Johnson "Jimmy"

1929

2006

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Monday, October 23, 2006 11:00 A.M.
. CaCvary (Baptist Church
1260 Wrightsboro Road ~ Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr., Pastor ~ Officiating ~

Obituary
. Heyward "Jimmy" Johnson departed this life on
Thursday, October 19, 2006. He was born on August 30, 1929, in Barnwell, South Carolina to the late Theodore Brooks and Leola "Red" Johnson. Mr Johnson was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillie B. Johnson.
Heyward "Jimmy" Johnson joined Rosemary Baptist Church in Ulmer, South Carolina, at an early age. He later joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. F. H. Hart, and remained until he was called to his eternal home.
He drove taxi cabs and worked at Royal Crown Bottling Company. He, also, was employed by Havertys Furniture Store for several years. Later, he worked at Lenwood Division - Veterans Administration Hospi tal. He retired from the VA. with 36 years of service. He served in the Korean War and later served in the Vietnam War with the 319th Trans portation Company, during which time he earned the Bronze Star Medal. He retired from the United States Amry Reserves as a Sergeant First Class (SFC) with over 35 years of service.
Survivors are: a son, Heyward L. (Sandra) Johnson, Sr, Hephzibah, GA; daughter, Cathy L. Johnson, Augusta, Georgia; grandchildren, Heyward L. (Akisha) Johnson, Jr., Seattle, Washington and Kierstin L. Johnson, Hephzibah, Georgia; adopted daughters, Mary Stewart, Yvonne Bussey and Sylvia Jackson, all of Augusta, Georgia; sister-inlaw, Mrs. Rosa Durman, Vicksburg, Mississippi; brother-in-law, Henry (Janie) Middleton, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Heyward was reared as brothers and sisters with his cousins: Mamie Just-Buddy, Georgia (Jimmy) Reynolds, Rosa Ayers, all of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sammy Johnson, Jr., Lenes Johnson, Catherine Reyes of Bronx, New York; Rev. Vergia Cohen, Pineland, South Carolina; Cynthia (Moses) McCauley, Augusta, Georgia; godchildren, Samuel "Butch" Williams, Bonita Williams, Demetrius Williams, Christopher Jackson, Corey Jack son, all of Augusta, Georgia, Rosemary Hamilton, Evans, Georgia, and Janice (Charles) Freeman, Atlanta, Georgia; and a host of nieces, neph ews, family and friends.

The MX) Creed
No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army". 1 am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times con duct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. 1 will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind accomplishment of my mis sion and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain tacti cally and technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inher ent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. 1 know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. 1 will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to to forget, that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!

Order of Service

Organ Prelude

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Brown Lamar School of Nursing

Processional

Selection

ombined Choir Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Scripture
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Invocation

r? -^ / <*.)** Rev. Robert Huff Old and New Testaments
Ki<v (jZ /-"^ Rev. Timothy R. Green, Jr. Pastor, Jenkins Memorial C.M.E. Church

Selection

>/"I* My L^ ^ Combined Choir Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Reflections

Leon Miller Nephew
Member, 319th Transportation Company

Acknowledgement

Mrs. Ludie Huff

Solo

Mrs. Rosalie Robinson

Obituary

Read Silently

Words of Comfort

Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr. Pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Recessional

Interment

Walker Memorial Cemetery

~ Repast ~ Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Activity Room

A Better Place /
To see a love suffer And not recognize family or friends;
In spite of our undying love We want their pain to end
Wanting their lives to be spared Though a miracle of some kind; We pray for God to intervene
In his own due time
Were thankful for their lives As our minds begin to reflect; Wishing we could turn back time
And start in retrospect
Wanting them as they were Before sickness played a part; To take advantage of every opportunity To say "I Love You," from the heart
Thank God, theres a better place Than the world we now see; Prepared by the Savior Himself Away from misery.
Elouise Golphin

<Patt6earers
United States Army
flHe Honorary (PaffBearers
Members of 319th Transportation Company Staff of Ward 15E Lenwood Division - V.A. Hospital
<Ffower(Bearers
Key Women of America, Inc. Lamar School of Nursing
~ With (Deep gratitude ~
With grateful appreciation and sincere thanks, the family of Heyward "Jimmy" Johnson, wishes to acknowledge all deeds of love and con cern extended to us during the illness and death of our loved one. Your kindness will always be remembered with sincere gratitude.
Services Entrusted To
31 4-A Laney Walker Boulevard Extension Augusta, Georgia 706.724.7594