Obituaries:  Leroy Johnson, Sr., Sabine, Natchitoches Parish       J-525
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 12, 2003
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Leroy Johnson, Sr. (Photo)

  Leroy Johnson Sr., son of George and Ressie Maxie Johnson, was
born Oct. 11, 1922, in Natchitoches Parish. He entered into
eternal rest Feb. 19, 2003, at Willis Knighton Medical Center in
Shreveport.

  After endless hours of study, he received a diploma in Master
Watchmaking from the Chicago School of Watchmaking in 1958. He
did further study through the L. S. Symtronic Television
Servicing System of Los Angeles, Calif., and received his
certification in TV repair in 1962. He operated a thriving
business for many years, until his health limited his activities.
One of his greatest goals was to educate his children.

  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Feb. 24, at Winnfield
Memorial Chapel in Natchitoches, with interment following at New
Jerusalem Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Jones officiated.

  Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mackie Conley Johnson;
three daughters, Ruth Jackson (Willie) of Humble, Texas, Annie
Smith (Alonzo) of Shreveport, and Tina Armstead (William) of
Broken Arrow, Okla.; four sons, Leroy Johnson Jr. (Laversie),
James Johnson (Rosalind) of San Francisco, Calif., Robert Johnson
(Sharon), and Otis Johnson (Seneca) of Florien; one
daughter-in-law, Alice Johnson; two sisters, Beatrice Weaver of
Bakersfield, Calif., and Annie Williams (Walter) of Florien; one
sister-in-law, Ardella Johnson of Houston, Texas; 25
grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.

  Pallbearers were Eric Johnson, Kevin Jackson, Robert Johnson
Jr., Calvin Johnson Jr., Alonzo Smith Jr., Hadrian Johnson, Aaron
Johnson, and William Armstead IV. Honorary pallbearers were Leroy
Johnson Jr., James Johnson, Robert Johnson Sr., and Otis Johnson.