Homegoing celebration for Mr. Glenn Dale Johnson, Sr., Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 1:00 p.m., Thankful Baptist Church, 302 Walker Street, Augusta, Georgia, Pastor Christopher J. Waters, officiant, Reverend Enoch Ward, presiding

To every thing there is a season, and a time tbrvery purpose under the heaven:
a time to be born and a time to die.
Ecclesiastes 3:T2
GLENN DALEJOHNSON, SR. was bom August 13,1950 to the late Mr. WilberJohnson, Sr. and Mrs. Beatrice Ross Johnson. He was the youngest of eight children. He was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, where he was educated in the schools of Richmond County. Glenn attended C. T. Walker Elementary School, A.R. Johnson Junior High School and was a 1968 graduate of the Lucy Craft Laney High School.
At an early age, he joined the Thankful Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. N.T. Young, Sr. Glenn was on the youth usher board and became a Boy Scout at the church under Mr. Julian Collins. He attended Sunday School and was an active member of the Elevator Ministry. This past Sunday, he received confirmation to become a member of the Board of Trustees.
In high school, Glenn became fascinated with working on cars. As an auto mechanic student, he learned to build motors and to enhance the performance of a car for racing. During this time, he was a successful race car driver and won many trophies at the Jackson Drag Strip in Jackson, South Carolina. Glenn continued working on automobiles and became the owner of Gwinnett Street Exxon Service Station. Later, he became the proprietor of Precision Auto service. Glenn ventured into trucking which lead to J 's Trucking Enterprise. He employed several workers to transport goods.
In 1982, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Mater Boyd'Rollins. During their union, they had many business adventures. Glenn and Mater opened the Rib Shak in 2004, which specialized in delicious hash and smoked ribs. At his untimely death, he was the CEO of Glenn's Auto Detail, better known as the "Fire House."
Glenn was a former member of the Sportsman's Boat Club and The Bunch Social Club. Glenn loved people and enjoyed life. He could tell stories and jokes in such a humorous way that people were inspired by his presence. As for Glenn, he loved God, church, family, and friends. His hobbies were golfing, fishing, cooking, and socializing with family and friends. He transitioned from this life on Thursday, April 23, 2015.
Three of his siblings preceded him in death: Wilber, Jr. (Dirk), Connie, and Eleanor.
Glenn leaves precious memories to: his beloved wife, Mater; his children, Glenn (Clarissa) Dale Johnson, Jr., Rincon, GA, Yolanda J. Williams, Greenville, SC, Keia (Berton) Martin, Atlanta, GA, Tawana (Rodney) Burns, Augusta, GA, Brent Johnson, Atlanta, GA, Janson Rollins, Atlanta, GA and Justen Rollins, Augusta, GA; twenty grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three brothers, Richard (Linda) Johnson, Aiken, SC,Joe E. (Clara) Johnson and Melvin (Barbara) Johnson, Evans, GA; two sisters, Brenda J. (Rube, Jr.) Hankinson, Hephzibah, GA and Earnestine Howard, Atlanta, GA; four brothersTnTaw, Lindsay Carpenter, Jr., Augusta, GA, Oscar Boyd, Jr., Gary, IN, Earl (Nadine) Boyd, Rockford, IL and Michael Boyd, Atlanta, GA; two sistersTnTaw, Ida Johnson and Octavia Boyd'Wise, of Augusta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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PRELUDE (MEDLEY)........... ........... MRS. MARY HENLEY, MINISTER OF MUSIC

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PRAYER................................. ...................... . REVEREND ROBERT F. LEVERETTE

MUSICAL SELECTION......... ............................... ...................FELLOWSHIP CHOIR ".GQJNGJJRIQNDERS

REFLECTIONS (3 MINUTES ONLY)

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SOLO...................................... ..........................SISTER VERONICA LYNCH STOKES

OBITUARY............................ ................................................ ...........READ SILENTLY

SOLO...................................... ............................................SISTER SHANNON DENT

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS...... ...........................DEACON CORNELIUS DOOLITTLE

MUSICAL SELECTION......... ..................................................FELLOWSHIP CHOIR
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G EULOGY................................. .... REVEREND CHRISTOPHERJ. WATERS, PASTOR

RECESSIONAL..................... ..................................................... "GOING UP YONDER"

INTERMENT......................... ........................... .......HILLCREST MEMORIAL PARK

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DURANCE SMITH LUCIOUS ROBINSON GARYJOHNSON CHARLES WHITE

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TRUSTEES OF THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH
ELEVATOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS LUCY CRAFT LANEY CLASS OF 1968

When I am gone, release me, let go, I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, he happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, so you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you fo r the love you each have shown, but now it's time I travel all alone. So grieve a little whilefo r me ifgrieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's onlyfo r a while that we must part, so God bless the memories inyour heart. I won't befa r away,fo r lifegoes on, so ifyou need me, call and 1will come. Thoughyou can't see or touch me, I 'll be near, and ifyou listen with your heart, you'll hear, all my love around you soft and clear. And then, whenyou must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a big `WELCOME HOME."

The family of the late Glenn Dale Johnson, Sr. wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the many kind acts and deeds rendered during his untimely death and Homegoing celebration. Your prayers, phone calls, visits, and cards were a blessing to us. Your presence here today exemplifies the love you have for Glenn and our family. W e thank you for your presence. Your love, caring, and concerns are blessings from God and have helped to sustain us. May God richly bless each one of you.
W. H. Mays Mortuary
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