A Celebration of Life for Vernon Bernard Johnson, Sunrise: March 18, 1944 - Sunset: June 9, 2019

' By Edgar Albert Guest -
When youre up against a trouble,
Meet it squarely, face to face;
Lift your chin and set your shoulders,
Plant your feet and take a brace.
When its vain to try to dodge it,
Do THE BEST THAT YOU CAN DO;
You MAY FAIL, BUT YOU MAY CONQUER,
See it through!
Black may be the clouds about you
And your future may seem grim,
But dont let your nerve desert you;
Keep yourself in fighting trim.
If the worst is bound to happen,
Spite of all that you can do,
Running from it will not save you,
See it through!
Even hope may seem but futile,
When with troubles youre beset,
But remember you are facing
Just what other men have met.
You MAY FAIL, BUT FALL STILL FIGHTING;
Dont give up, whateer you do;
Eyes front, head high to the finish.
See it through!
Mr. Kenneth Jackson
Dr. Gregory A. McCord
Mr. Ronnie M. Neil, III
Deacon Ralph Godbee
Mr. Ricardo Daggett
Deacon Emmett Alvis
Mr. Brian Tutt
Mr. Brandon R. Neil
Deacons of Thankful Baptist Church
Jefferson Class of 1962
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Ambassadors Bridge Club
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The family of Vernon Bernard Johnson acknowledges
with deep and sincere appreciation the many
expressions of love, kindness, and sympathy shown
at the passing of our loved one. The family wishes
to extend special gratitude to Harrington Park
Rehabilitation Center, Kindred Home Health, Dr.
Calvin Jackson, Dr. Mac Bowman, Dr. Ronald Brown,
Dr. Biren Patel, Dr. Miriam Atkins, Issac Fordjour
(Medical Student) and best friend, Kenneth Jackson,
Charlotte, North Carolina.
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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR
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Sunrise
March 18,1944
Sunset
June 9,2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
3:00 P.M.
THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH
302 Walker Street
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Christopher J. Waters, Pastor
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VERNON BERNARD JOHNSON graduated from
Claflin University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Upon
graduation, he enrolled in the National Teacher Corps
at South Carohna State University. Bernard earned a
Masters degree from South Carolina State in 1970. He
taught World History and Economics at North Augusta
High School in North Augusta, South Carohna for one
year. Bernard was then employed by Aiken Technical
College as a counselor and became Dean of Students in
1976. Upon completing requirements for his real estate
hcense, he worked part-time as a real estate salesman.
Bernard received his Brokers license and established
Bernard Johnson Realty Company in 1978. He was a
life member of Omega Ph Phi Fraternity, Inc. Bernard
served as a Deacon at Thankful Baptist Church in
Augusta, Georgia where he and his wife, Juliana, of
forty-nine years are members. He also held membership
in The National Association of Realtors and The
Greater Augusta Board of Realtors. Additionally,
Bernard served on the Richmond County Board of Tax
Assessors. He was the owner and operator of Walker
Memorial Park in Augusta, which is the largest Black-
owned perpetual care cemetery in the State of Georgia.
By Author Unknown
The road at last is ending
The pavement turns to dust
Metal that once was shiny
Has now turned to rust
Dont view this with sadness
It is as it should be
Fulfillment of a cycle
That sets our spirit free
Dont feel rushed to get here
Youll know when the time is right
Its just a natural process
When day turns into night
Enjoy each days sweet memories
And each day greet the sun
For every days a blessing
Until our days are done
Presiding, ReverendUhristopher J. Waters
Prelude.........................Dr. Roosevelt Simpkins
Processional............................Abide With Me
Scripture Readings..............Deacon Winston Butler
Old and New Testaments
Prayer....................Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Dunn
The Lords Prayer...............Deacon Frank Howard
Solo.............................Deacon Frank Howard
Reflections (Three Minutes)
Mr. Kenneth Jackson, Friend and Golf Partner
Dr. James E. Carter, Jr., Church andMember of Omega Psi Phi
Words of Comfort........Reverend Christopher J. Waters
Selection................Mr. Nathaniel Wiley, Jr., Soloist
and Thankful Baptist Church Fellowship Choir
Because Of Who You Are
Acknowledgements.......................Ms. Megan Ray
Resolution...........................Claflin University
Eulogy...........................Reverend Enoch Ward
Recessional
Interment.......................Walker Memorial Park
611 Laney Walker Boulevard Extension
Augusta, Georgia
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