Deacon Bobby

Joe Johnson, Sr

Reflections of Life

Deacon Bobby Johnson, Sr was born February, 15, 1955, to Mr. Troy Lee, Sr. and Mamie Lois Johnson. He went to sleep in the Lord on Sunday, May,22, 2022. Deacon Johnson was a native of Dorsey, MS and a true fan of The Mississippi State Bulldogs. Dec. Johnson accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized in The Pentecostal Church of God, in 1981, under the leadership of Bishop J.J. Sears. Dec. Johnson loved the Lord and was truly a believer of the gospel. He received a heart transplant in June of 2000 from donor Joe King, who was just eighteen years old at the time. The family is truly grateful for the extension of life. Dec. Johnson married Sis. Hellen Johnson on November, 20, 1981 and had eight wonderful children. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Linda Lowe, and his brother E.J. Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Sister Hellen Johnson, eight children: Dr. Jacqueline Harris of Ruston, LA; Jerome Johnson of Chicago, IL; Justin Johnson and his wife Shelly of Gainesville, FL; Patrice and her husband Dr. Thomas Avery of Jackson, MS; Bobby Johnson, Jr. of Nettleton, MS; Jermaine Johnson and his wife Ashlee of Birmingham, AL; Jasmine Johnson of Jackson, MS and Christine Johnson of Birmingham, AL. Grandchildren: Jayson, Marcus, Ayanna, SaMaria, Autumn, Deliah, Jeremiah, Karleigh, Amber, Antwaun, Lacey, Malik, Tonyia, La'Niyah, Justin Johnson, Jr. and Jrue. Great Grandchildren:
Jayceon and Jenesis; sister Iesha Bolden and her husband Greg, brother Rodney Johnson and his wife Irene, brother Troy Johnson, Jr., Mother in law Birdie Thornton; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, bother in laws, sister in laws, friends, family and FAVORITES.

Reflections of Life

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou

Favorite Quotes
"Dogs gon' bite this year"
"Just call me Bob"
"Stove mighty cold"
"You know you're my favorite"