A Tribute To Our Dad
He was our "DAD " God knows that is true, He wasfu ll o f laughter He never seemed blue.
I f we had a problem, He always understood Never once did hefail To come to our rescue.
Now he had hisfaults As we all do,
But "D ad"was always There to be by you.
The Greatest "Gift" That we ever had, Camefrom "GOD " And we called him DAD.
So DAD, as you leave us, For a temporary time,
We wanted just to say one last time: You were great and you were kind
And we thank you for The love and memories that you left behind.
The memories that you leave with us Are so very sweet,
But then what a "Dad" And Oh! "HOW NEAT"
So we say to all o fyou here today D on't be sad and don't be blue, Because ifyou knew our "DAD"
He wouldn't want you to.
Love Always, Your Children

y^ctivc cpaffBearers United States Military
(Honorary (PaftBearers Deacons of Macedonia Baptist Church
^Tower fea rers Ushers and Usherettes of Macedonia Baptist Church
PSALM 23 A Psalm O fDavid
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters, he restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths o f righteousness fo r his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley oj the shadow o f death, I will fea r no evil: fo r thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence o f mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days o f my life: and I will dwell in the house o f the Lordfo r ever."
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~ y^pfcnowfedgement ~
The family o f John Johnson, Jr., wishes to express its sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks for your kind expressions shown during his illness and homegoing. Your loving prayers, and all the thoughtful deeds, that you may have rendered will always be remembered. May God's peace and blessings be with each o f you.
Love, The Johnson Family
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cI^ovem&er 25, 1929'- (January 9, 2000
uA ll The Work I 've Done - Speaks For Me "
Friday, January 14, 2000
1:00 P.M. M acedonia B aptist Church
Augusta, Georgia * * * *
Reverend Gregoiy Fuller ~ Presiding

9 K S & 6 X (^ C tJ [john Jo h n so n ,

was bom November 25,

1929, in Statesboro, Georgia. On Sunday, January 9, 2000, he

journeyed to the gates of Heaven and answered the call of God

At an early age, he was baptized at the First Baptist Church, Statesboro, Georgia. He joined Macedonia Baptist Church in 1963, where he was a dedicated member. He served as a Sunday School and B.T.U. Teacher, former Chairman of the Deacon Ministry, member of the Evangelistic Ministry and member of the Male Choms.

On January 12, 1947, he married the lovely Lerlene Moore. To this union 6 beautiful children were born.

John served in the United States Army for 30 years as a Infantryman and a Signal Communicator. He completed three tours in Germany, two tours in Korea and three assignments at Fort Gordon, Georgia. While serving in the Korean Conflict, he was wounded and received a Purple Heart, in April 1951. He also earned the Expert Infantry Badge and The Bronze Star. He held the position of First Sergeant with the 11th AD Signal Battalion, in Darmstadt, Germany. After a very rewarding military career, he retired in July of 1980, with many awards and decorations.

John earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Brenau College in Gainesville, Georgia May 13, 1987. He continued to serve his country from 1981-1993 as a civil service employee at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He worked as an instmctor/writer in the Training Development Department for a total of 42 years of Federal Service.

In addition to his loving wife, Lerlene Johnson; he also leaves to mourn: three sons, Ronald Johnson, Augusta, GA; Dr. John Paul Johnson, Hinesville, GA; and MSGT George A. Johnson, Seoul, Korea; three daughters, Gwendolyn J. Thurmond and Janice J. Calhoun, Augusta, GA; and Joy Johnson Caldwell, Charlotte, NC; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren; three brothers, Haroldine (Vera) Johnson, Dayton, OH; Willie James Johnson and George Pride, both of Boston, MA; sisters, Loretta Johnson Williams and Donna (Jerry) Humphries, both of Statesboro, GA; two uncles, John C. Brock, Philadelphia, PA and Solomon W. Brock, Statesboro, GA; one aunt, Maggie L. Brock, Philadelphia, PA; mother-in-law, Susie M. Prince, Statesboro, GA; three daughters-in-law, Joanne C. Jolmson, Cynthia Johnson and Harriett Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

We are truly blessed and thank God for having such a wonderful father and grandfather. One day we will meet again.

A Tribute To M y Husband John
You endured much sickness andpain Yetyou touched and inspired many And you hardly ever complained,
Soyour life was not in vain.
You fought a good fight, you kept the faith Such a brave soldier, you finished the race.
You waited on the Lordju st like Job. N ow your change has come,
You ha ve ceased from your labors and day is done.
I'm glad thatyou have gone home to God For to see you suffer anguished m y heart.
We laughed, loved andprayed to the end Such a great husband, fellow believer and friend.
Soon and very soon we'll meet again.
I Love You, Your Wife,
Lerlene

The earth is the LORD'S, and the fullness thereof; The world,

and they that dwell therein.

Psalm 24:1

Order of Service
R everend Gregory Fuller, Presiding
Processional
Soft M usic
Selection
"W hat A Friend W e H ave In J e su s"
Scriptures Old Testament ~ Min. J. T. Johnson New Testament ~ Rev. Alvin Oakley
Prayer Rev. Fred Cook
Selection
"B y and B y "
Expressions (Limit three minutes) As A Church Worker ~ Dea. Henry Scott
As A Friend ~ Dea. Oscar Coxson Grandfather ~ Ebonie Caldwell
Obituary Read Silently
Acknowledgements Deborah Ward
Selection
"W hen W e A ll Get To H eaven"
Eulogy Rev. J. S. Wright
Recessional
Soft M usic
The Interment Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
~ Repast ~ Macedonia Baptist Church