Mr. Nelson William Johnson, 89, of Gulfport, Mississippi departed this life, Tuesday June 25, 2019. Mr. Johnson was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for more than 50 years. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, Gulfport where he served as an Usher and a Church Security Guard.
The life of Mr. Johnson was one of service and community commitment. His dedication to every position he held served as a testament to his belief in achievement and excellence. He was the first within his church to video church service. Community meant a lot to Mr. Johnson as he was a member of the Soria City Masonic Lodge. Additionally, he worked as a Longshoremen and was a member of the ILA Local 1303 for many years. Having a desire to do more to serve his community, Mr. Johnson served with the Harrison County Sheriff's Department for many year.
Later, he served as a Bailiff for Judge Carter Bise for several years. When he wasn't serving, Mr. Johnson enjoyed fishing, working with children and being a Deputy Sheriff. Mr. Johnson's life was the epitome of a famous quote by Walt Wittman, "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well."

He is proceeded in death by both parents, Mr. Robert C. Johnson and Mrs. Canizer Moses Johnson; a daughter, Dora Lee Johnson-Veal; five brothers, Albert Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Eugene Johnson and Frankie Johnson, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving spouse, Mrs. Betty Ann Johnson- Gulfport, MS, two sisters, Evangelist Rosezellar Hampton- Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Mrs. Deloris Evans- Hattiesburg, Mississippi; two grandchildren; five great grand and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends.