Johnnie McElhaney

December 19, 1943 - July 15, 2019

Johnnie Coy McElhaney Sunrise December 19, 1943 Sunset July 15, 2019 Johnnie Coy McElhaney, affectionately known as “Johnnie Mac” by family and friends, quietly answered the call to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at 6:23 a.m., Monday, July 15th, 2019. Born in Wray, Georgia on December 19, 1943, Johnnie was the eldest of nine (9) children of Pink C. and Oscie E. McElhaney. He attended school in Irwin County, GA, and worked there as a farmer until 1972. After relocating to Pompano Beach, Florida, Mr. Johnnie worked for Shaw Construction Company, and shortly thereafter, was hired by and made his way through the ranks of the City of Pompano Beach. By exhibiting leadership qualities, he became a Foreman of Sewer Transmission Department. He retired after 39 years of dedicated service and hard labor. On January 14, 2005, Johnnie McElhaney and Clerethe Stanley (affectionately known as “Key”), were joined in holy matrimony at the Word of the Living God Ministry in Pompano Beach. They had a happy, successful and faithful 15 year marriage. Johnnie Mac was a devoted and active member of Rightway Ministries, under the leadership of Bishop Marcus Neloms, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for over 30 years. He served on the “Total Men Ministry.” He was also well known in Pompano and famous for delicious barbeque “ribs and rib tips”. Johnnie was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmie C. McElhaney and one sister, Dora McElhaney. Johnnie Mac will be remembered by his loving and devoted wife, Clerethe “Key” McElhaney; six (6) brothers: Pink E. McElhaney, Jacob B. McElhaney, Walter James (Delores) McElhaney, Nathaniel Black, Alton “Tony” Singaton, and Aaron McElhaney; four (4) sisters: Betty J. Anderson, Delores McElhaney, Felecia A. McElhaney, and Tawanna McElhaney; son, George McElhaney; eight (8) daughters: Delphine (Tracy) McElhaney-Lewis, Gloria McElhaney, Beverly Johnson, Yvette “Dushawn” Harvard-McNabb, Schreka Taylor, Brittney Young, Whitney McElhaney, and Cherish McElhaney; three (3) brothers-in-law: David Stanley, Ellis Stanley, Sam Stanley; two (2) step children: Dwayne McElhaney, and Shanda McElhaney; four (4) sisters-in-law: Joyce Stanley, Lillie Stanley, Salina Stanley, Lola Stanley; mother-in-law: Elsie Perry; uncle: Alphonso Graham; aunt: Mildred Grimage; 25 grandchildren: George Jr., Willie, Alijah, Daphne, Donnel, Trishton, Dalila, Devin, Devon, Auriel, Sharonia, Paschon, Dino, Janae, Brishauna, Michael, Kourtney, Dionte, Jarard, Harold, Alana, Jamarcus, Jacory, Jaleyah, and Dushawn Jr., two (2) Godchildren: Juddy Robinson and Nevaeh Stanley; God sister: Frances Miller; three (3) great-grandchildren: King, Patience, and Jayden; and host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.