' 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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OHNSON 
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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