Johnnie Telfair

August 19, 1950 - September 1, 2021

OBITUARY for THE LATE DEACON JOHNNIE TELFAIR Johnnie Telfair was born on August 19, 1950 in Pompano Beach, Florida to the Late John and Nella Telfair. He attended school in the Broward County School System and graduated from Blanche Ely High School with the Class of 1970. Johnnie worked for many years as a Pool Finisher until his health no longer allowed him to perform his job duties. On August 24, 1975, he married Gloria Tucker. To this union three children were born: Tamara, Tifanie and Travis. Johnnie loved attending church. He started attending Thomas Temple Church of God in Christ as a child under the leadership of the Late Elder Charlie Thomas. He continued to serve under the leadership of the Late Elder Robert Lee Robinson and the current pastor, Elder Jamal Robinson. At Thomas Temple, Johnnie attended Sunday School on a regular basis. He was a member of Choir #2 where he led several songs, including “On My Way Home” which was one of his favorites. In addition, he was a dedicated and faithful member of the Senior Usher Board for over 30 years. On December 31, 2020, he was appointed as a Deacon by his pastor, Elder Jamal Robinson. Johnnie served faithfully at Thomas Temple Church of God in Christ for over fifty years until his demise on September 1, 2021. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife: Gloria Telfair; three children -Tamara (Whims) Lesperance of Chicago, IL., Tifanie Telfair and Travis Telfair of Pompano Beach, Fl.; two brothers- Andrew(Charlene) Telfair of Pompano Beach, Fl and Jacob Telfair of Albany, GA.; four sisters- Pamela Telfair of Pompano Beach, Fl., Sandra (Bernard) Fulmore, Mary (Greg)Sheppard and Shirley Telfair-Burger of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; eleven grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, other family and friends. His memory will always be in our hearts.