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Charlie Johnson Obituary

Charlie "Butch" Johnson departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 surrounded by family. Loving husband of Sandra Johnson. Father of Grant Johnson, Justin (Cynesia) Johnson, and Jeremy Johnson. Stepfather of Erica Wing (Jason) Laners. Son of the late Charlie and Mary Jane Johnson. Brother of Helen (Oscar) Tyler, Terri (Darren) Matthew, Elnora (Herman) Nicholson, Warren (Lavoris) Johnson, Toria (Kenneth) Lebaud, Terrickel Oquinn and the late Mel Johnson and Bernadine McCline, also survived by 4 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 55 a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Marrero, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Heavenly Star Missionary Baptist Church and neighboring churches. Employees of Jefferson Parish Street Department and West Jefferson Medical Center are invited to attend the funeral service at Heavenly Star Missionary Baptist Church 1020 Cohen St. Marrero, La. on Saturday, June 8, 2012 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Mack Stokes host pastor / Rev. Woodrow Hayden officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign guestbook, please go to www. davismortuaryservice.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2013.
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Rest in Peace, Charlie!

Vanessa Mackey

August 13, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. May GOD keep your family in perfect peace.

Elwin & Deidra Decay

June 10, 2013

To the Johnson Family, sorry to hear about your experience in family life with the transition of Charlie "Butch" Johnson. Family please remember that GOD will heal you here at your house or over there at HIS HOUSE! Please remember to kneel in prayer (in JESUS' name) so that you can forever STAND! Charlie was a light that truly went out to soon. Sorry I can't be with you during Charlie's home going celebration, however we will be praying for and with you. Thanks for caring, sharing and being there for ALL of US! Brenda, Kentez, Kieran, Karneshia, Alice, Kennith, Vanessa and Terry J Porter CFSP

Terry J Porter CFSP

June 8, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

LAURA JOSEPH MITCHELL

June 8, 2013

RIP Butch

Anthony Thomas

June 8, 2013

Kids First Westbank

June 7, 2013

Look to God for strength , God will provide comfort to you in your time of sorrow . Two in one year is hard i know . May God be with you .

Lisa & Reyna Jordan Cennett

June 7, 2013

The Holy Spirit on earth will comforted you and your family

Shelia Barnes

June 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John Bates

June 7, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Donna Bailey

June 7, 2013

For God loved you so I understand your time hear is done I may have not said it often but I did an still love you...your son Justin R.I.P.

Justin Johnson

June 6, 2013

God Bless the Johnson family in their time of sorrow. "Butch" was my friend from the Avenue. We clowned and had some fun growing up on the Ave. He always had an different take on a lot of things, and I thank him for that. Cause a lot of time we were thinking wrong as could be. Charlie it wa a blessing to have known you in life and you will always be in my memories and prayers. "CHARLAAAY"!! Just had to holla for one mo time for ya man. RIP my brother...

Carl Jackson

June 6, 2013

Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out yesterday from Atlanta. The fond memories will help you through. Keep your hands in God's hand and he will carry you through. Lear & Rickey

Lear Hunter

June 6, 2013

Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. I became aware of it yesterday from Atlanta. Please hold on to God's unchanging hand and try to be strong. The Lord makes no mistakes. Lear & Rickey

Lear Hunter

June 6, 2013

Sandra, I am so sorry to hear of the lost of Butch. I will keep you in my prayers. Please convey my sympathy to your entire family.

Darleen Mickey Gilbert

June 6, 2013

Hold on to god unchanging hands.Our prayers are with this family in your time of need.
Jamal Singleton Sr and family

Jamal Sr Singleton

June 6, 2013

God bless my family, and give them strength. RIP God Brother.

Antoinette Heerron

June 6, 2013

May God be with the Johnson family in your time of sorrow. Be Bless.

Adell m kent

June 5, 2013

God is able.

Sherry White

June 5, 2013

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