Obit of Johnson, Eddie Robert - Creek County, Oklahoma

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Johnson, Eddie Robert    

Elder Eddie Robert Johnson January 10, 1936 - September 8, 2007 A 
viewing and visitation for Elder Eddie Robert Johnson, 71, will be 
held on Friday September 14, 2007, beginning at 2:00 p.m., with 
Wake/Meditation from 7:00-8:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Beloved Care 
Funeral Services, 115 18th Street. Funeral services are scheduled for 
Saturday, September 15, 2007, at 9:00 a.m., at Church of God Evening 
Light Saints, 100 Oswell Street with Interment to directly follow in 
Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, California. Eddie Robert Johnson was the 
youngest son of Israel and Beatrice Johnson, a father, a grandfather, 
a brother, an uncle, a cousin, and a man of God was born on January 
10, 1936, in Creek County, Oklahoma. In the late thirties and early 
forties, his family moved to Bakersfield, CA. He attended the local 
elementary schools, and continuing his education at Kern County Union 
High School, graduating in 1955. After graduation, he started working 
with his Uncle Ulysses Norling hauling hay. Dreaming of a better way 
of life, he continued his education at Bakersfield College. During 
this time he met the "girl of his dreams," Clarisse Bowers and became 
employed by the City of Bakersfield for 30 years. Later, he married 
Clarisse. To this union five children were born. He had an 
extraordinary love for his family, especially his wife. She was his 
pride and joy. He always wanted to be sure that she was nurtured, 
taken care of and loved. He also had a special love and concern for 
his children, grandchildren, and extended family. As a young man, 
Eddie accepted the Lord and became a member of the Bakersfield Church 
of God under the leadership of his uncle, the late Elder I.C. 
Chandler. After marriage, Eddie became serious about his relationship 
with God. He rededicated his life to Christ, serving as a minister, 
as treasurer of the maintenance fund, a member of the Board of 
Directors, and a Sunday School teacher. He was affiliated with the 
Minister Alliance. He always enjoyed being involved with the young 
people, often encouraging and giving them words of advice. After 
retiring, he again worked with children as a part-time crossing guard 
with the Bakersfield City School District. He equally enjoyed being 
in the company of the older saints seeking out their tried and proved 
wisdom for himself. This faithful man of God was always willing and 
eager to serve at any given time. Elder Johnson was ordained as an 
elder in the Bakersfield congregation of the Church of God after his 
long and dedicated service in the ministry. It was evident to many 
that the Lord had endowed him with the gift of healing. Elder Johnson 
faithfully ministered to the saints in Los Angeles, California every 
month. Eddie was greatly concerned about the safety, education and 
the improvement in the African American community. His concern 
prompted action; he was a member of the Community Improvement for 
Better Education Program Committee, whose members worked together for 
a plan that would safely and successfully integrate the schools of 
the Bakersfield City School District. Recognizing schools to be truly 
institutions of learning, the home and school must work together. He 
served as president of the Bessie Owens P.T.A. for two terms. Eddie 
was also on the Board of Directors for the Learning Circle a summer 
enrichment program staffed by volunteers from the community and 
teacher from Fremont School Staff. He was currently on the board of 
directors for the Sherman Group Homes. Elder Eddie Robert Johnson 
will be greatly missed by his family, his church, his neighbors, his 
friends and his community. His parents, Israel and Beatrice Johnson; 
and only brother, Ederson Johnson preceded him in death. Eddie leaves 
to cherish precious memories, his loving and devoted wife, Clarisse 
Johnson; three daughters, Rofreca Carter, Denise Johnson and Makeba 
Johnson of Bakersfield, CA; two sons, Stephon Johnson and daughter-
in-law, Katherine Johnson of Inglewood, CA, and Kevin Johnson of 
Bakersfield, CA; sixteen grandchildren, Lealla Davis, Venisha Carter, 
Ashley Carter, Vanell Carter Jr., Lynece Johnson, Lariah Eddington, 
Sundae Johnson, Martika Johnson, Devrick Johnson, Kevin C. Johnson 
and Niko Johnson, of Bakersfield, CA, and Lonna, Leslie, LeShai, 
Sisko and Shannon Johnson, of Inglewood, CA; one great- 
granddaughter, Kimora Wood of Bakersfield, CA; one nephew, Mark 
Johnson; and many other relatives, saints and friends. For additional 
services information please call (661) 631-2825. Services Entrusted 
to: Beloved Care Funeral Services

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 9/14/2007.
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