IN LOVING MEMORY OF

George Frankilin

George Frankilin Johnson, Jr. Profile Photo

Johnson, Jr.

Aug 22, 1950 — Jun 17, 2020

Gulfport

Obituary

To everything there is a season…. .

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A Time to Be Born ….

George Franklin Johnson, Jr. was born August 22, 1950, in Gulfport, MS. He was the son of Laura and George Johnson, Sr.

A Time of Peace ….

George was called to glory on June 17, 2020.

A Time to Grow ….

George joined Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He attended the public schools of Gulfport and graduated from Thirty-third Avenue High School in 1968.

A Time to Love ….

George was married in Holy matrimony to Naomi Deloris Holloway in January 1970 and again in April 2002. Prior to this union George had a son Kevin Gaddis and daughter Charlotte Smith (deceased). To this union they were blessed with two daughters Jacqueline (Dwayne) Stevenson and Maria Johnson. Four grandchildren Courtney (Jonathan) Bolton, Jovanna (Douglas) Delahay, Jaiquon Johnson, and Maddison Cooley. Three great-grandchildren Jonathan Bolton, Jr, Cydney Bolton, and Brayden Johnson.

A Time to Gain ….

He later pursued a career in the United States Army in 1974 where he served for 15 years receiving an honorable discharge.

A Time to Rend ….

George was active in the community with his classmates of 33 rd Avenue High School Class of 68".

A Time to Remember ….

George was preceded in death by his mother Laura Marie Dunston Johnson, father George Franklin Johnson Sr., and daughter Charlotte, Grand Parents Joe and Ida Johnson, Martha Dunston (Joe) Williams, and Theodore R. Williams Sr.

A Time to Embrace ….

He leaves to cherish his fond memories, his wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers Glenn (Toni), Michael (Janice), Kenny (Darnece), and Bruce (JoAnn) Johnson, Aunt Annie Evelyn Arrington, Uncles Colonieus Williams, Rev. Theodore R. Williams, Uncle  J.C. Johnson, Aunt Ernestine Norman and a host of nieces, nephews and relatives.

He was adored by his grandchildren resulting in him being the G.O.A.T of pawpaw, papa, and poppie.

A Time to be Thankful ….

We are thankful for everyone that has reached out to offer us support .

There is a time for every purpose and for every work…… Ecclesiastes 3:17

Mr. George F. Johnson, Jr. Funeral Service

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Funeral Services

Visitation

June
27

Saturday

Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc.

2018 31st Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501

9:00 - 10:30 am

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