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Lonnie Johnson was born April 9,1950 in Columbus Georgia to L.C And Minnie Lee Johnson. He was educated through the public school system, attending Harrison Ave Elementary, Marshall Junior High And graduating from Spencer High School.

Upon completion of military service, he relocated to indianapolis, IN where he met and married the love of his life, Shirley on June 9th 1973.
They were devoted to each other and was Married for 48 years and together they raised 4 sons.

On May 6 1978 Lonnie was baptized as one on Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a spiritual man and a loyal Servant of Jehovah, serving as an elder in the Arlington Heights Congregation. As well as A Regular Pioneer and attending Elder School, Lonnie had a positive attitude and was always ready to listen to, and encourage his brothers and sisters with counsel based on God’s word.

Lonnie greeted everyone with an enthusiastic “Hello” and a big warm smile. And we all remember his Strong Hand Shake..... it was Firm and
During his extended illness, when ones would come to encourage Lonnie they would come away encouraged themselves and regardless of how he was feeling , he would always respond “I am Maintaining Nicely “ for a middle aged man.

Lonnie loved singing Kingdom Songs, he also played the Harmonica . Lonnie truly loved Bowling and his Nickname was “The Lon-Mower Man” as the result of many Perfect 300 Bowling Games.

Lonnie was a loving Husband supportive father and good friend. He cherished his wife and loved his sons and grandchildren. Who affectionately called him Daddy and Big Daddy.

He will be Dearly missed by all who knew him.

Lonnie fell asleep in death on January 16th 2021 at 10:29 pm. He was proceed in death by his son Clarence, his parents and two sisters, Linda and Flora. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Shirley. 3 Sons Wayne, Lonnie Jr and Ronnie, sisters Slyvia Mitchell Beverly Comillti and Ginger Johnson, brothers William Johnson, and Ernest Johnson an a Host of family and friends

Appreciation
The Family Wishes to acknowledge with Sincere appreciation for all the Comforting Messages, and Prayers and
Other acts of Kindness shown during our time of sorrow. The Johnson family

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There’s not much more that I can add. Lonnie was a wonderful brother. It’s brothers and sisters like him that make me w…
There’s not much more that I can add. Lonnie was a wonderful brother. It’s brothers and sisters lik…
There’s not much more that I can add. Lonnie was a wonderful bro…
Jan and I are so sorry for your loss Shirley. Lonnie was indeed a very kind and loving Brother who always had encouragi…
Jan and I are so sorry for your loss Shirley. Lonnie was indeed a very kind and loving Brother who …
Jan and I are so sorry for your loss Shirley. Lonnie was indeed …
Shirley, I wish it was under better circumstances, but it was so good to see you today. I look forward to the day whe…
Shirley, I wish it was under better circumstances, but it was so good to see you today. I look fo…
Shirley, I wish it was under better circumstances, but it was so…
There are few brothers, that have made such a profound impact on my life, Lonnie was one of them. A brother that seemed…
There are few brothers, that have made such a profound impact on my life, Lonnie was one of them. A…
There are few brothers, that have made such a profound impact on…

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