Louis James Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LIFE OF LOUIS JAMES JOHNSON On May 6, 1954, a special journey began that belonged to LOUIS JAMES JOHNSON. Louis was the fourth son, and eighth of sixteen children born to the union of the late Charlie C. Johnson, Sr. and Jewell Powell. Louis grew up in his beloved Pompano Beach, FL. He received his education in Pompano through the Broward County Public School System. Louis was a diligent worker. He took pride in having grown up in a family that valued and promoted strong work ethics. Over his tenure in the work world, he employed his handy skills in the private sector as an AC Technician, Cabinetmaker, Warehouse Associate, and Pool Refinishing Laborer. He had a small circle of people that he called co-workers and friends. They were mostly family members. In April 1982 he met the love of his life, Angela Dames. They were married two years September 15, 1984, by William (Bill) Davis, Minister. They brought happy additions to the new family. God later blessed their union with another daughter and a son. Louis was brought up in the admonition of the Lord. He made a personal commitment in February 1987 when he was baptized by William (Bill) Davis at the Church of Christ, 390 NW 15th St. in Pompano Beach. Life presented his with some unforeseen personal challenges that caused him to stray. Even in those times he did not forget his Creator. He rededicated his life to the Lord in August 1998 and continued to serve the Lord until he was called home. Louis and family moved to Willingboro, NJ in 1992 where they lived there for 14 years. The family relocated to Covington, GA in 2006. After four years there, he and wife, now empty nesters, returned to Florida (Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes) in 2010. In 2013, he and wife invited youngest daughter and family to relocate to Florida from Philadelphia. They accepted. The two-member household instantly grew to seven people. In 2017 the family, now eight people, moved to Lake Worth Beach where he resided until his passing. He truly loved this extended family household. Louis had a quiet and unassuming temperament. Though soft spoken, he was loved to share childhood memories his family. Louis had an uncanny recollection of people, dates, and events, and “enjoyed” testing his wife, who did not possess this gift of recall. In November of 2020 Louis was diagnosed with fourth stage metastatic prostate cancer. As devastating as this news was, he humbly accepted it as God’s will. He was a praying man. As his final days grew more difficult, he could be heard calling on the Lord for strength in his suffering. Throughout his battle with cancer, he never complained and did whatever he was strong enough to do. He took one final breath Saturday afternoon, January 29, 2022, and peacefully transitioned to the life beyond. He was lovingly called “Grandpa” by his adoring grandchildren. Family meant everything to him. Louis leaves to keep his memory alive a loving, caring and devoted wife, Angela Dames-Johnson of Lake Worth Beach, FL, Four children: Crystal Irving (Daryl) of Lauderhill, FL; Andrea Wallace (Tunza) of Davidson of NC; Ashlee Hairston (Ray) of Lake Worth Beach, FL; and Air Force TechSgt. Steven Louis Johnson, (Vivian) of Riverview, FL, Eleven grandchildren: D’Andre Ausmore of Live Oak, FL, Desiree and Ysahyah Irving of Lauderhill, FL; Malina Wallace of Davidson, NC; Makhi, Makel, Makayla, and Makenzie Hairston of Lake Worth Beach, FL; Ava, Steven, Jr., and Trevor Johnson of Riverview, FL, Seven brothers: Charlie C. Johnson, Jr. of Miami, FL; Brodie, Anthony (Lydia), and Andrew Johnson of Pompano Beach, FL; Lee Johnson, Sr. (Nedra) of Deerfield Beach, FL; Lawrence Johnson (Lisa) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Alfonzo Davis of Pompano Beach Eight sisters: Jeweline Williams (Lee) of Sebastian, FL; Gloria J. Burton (Arthur), Lorraine McDougle, and Deloris Johnson of Pompano Beach, FL; Livonia Johnson of Covington, GA; Gwendolyn McRay (Arnold) of Huntsville, AL; Avis Williams (Lorenzo) of New Bedford, MA; Tonya Amerson (Roosevelt) of Lake City, FL Three brothers-in-law: Air Force Retired SSgt. Rodney Williams (Lorraine) of Mildenhal, England; Kevin Wilson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Daron Wilson of Lauderhill, FL Three sisters-in-law: Gayle Thomas of Lauderhill, FL, Vinita Bradley (Ben) of Covington, GA, Vondale Johnson of Tamarac, FL Two aunts: Gladys Crockett of Pompano /beach, FL; Annie J. Johnson and an aunt-in-law: Frances Smoot both of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; One uncle-in-law: Samuel Williams (Esma) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. One brother preceded him in death, Eddie Charles Johnson. .

Louis James Johnson

May 6, 1954 - January 29, 2022