David Arnold Johnson was born May 29, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Raymond B. Johnson and Sylvia N. Robinson.
He departed this life on Tuesday August 24, 2010 after a yearlong battle with cancer.
David was educated in the Chicago school system, James McCosh Elementary School, and Englewood High School.
David served in the United State Army during the Viet Nam Era.
His work history included Sherwin Williams 1960, Chicago, Warner Lambert 1981-1989, Rockford, IL, Volunteers of America Delaware Valley, Properties 1998-2009, Somerville, NJ.
David continued his education attending Rock Valley Community College studied Business and trained and completed the qualifications to become a Certified Locksmith. He enjoyed these new skills and soon became known as the “Keymaster D” around the work place.
In 1994, David was united in marriage to Ellen Frances Brown-Hall. To this union was born Shawntel Lyann (Johnson) Womack.
Reflections:
“David never met a stranger and once you met him you had a friend for life. He was the kindest most loving man you ever wanted to meet.”
David testifies that he had struggled with drug addition for many years but began a life of recovery in 1990 after being introduced to Jesus Christ through a ministry known as Teen Challenge. He dedicated one full year to this life changing ministry and experienced the New Birth. He returned home a changed man. He shared the good news of the life changing power of Jesus Christ. He became a ministry leader and established the Freedom Fighters Support Group Ministries. As he shared his story many followed his example and also found that there was freedom from drugs and alcohol addiction when you come to know Christ.
Church affiliations: First Assemblies of God 1991-1992; under the leadership of Pastor Sam Mayo, House of Refuge, 1993-1996, under the leadership of Apostle Mark Williams, both of Rockford, IL; Eternal Life Christian Center under the leadership Pastors Zollie Smith and Daryl Perkins, of Somerset, NJ, 1996- Present
He was preceded in death by his mother Sylvia Robinson; father Raymond B. Johnson Sr., and Maternal Grandmother Teresa Robinson and Uncle Roland Robinson.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving son Kama-u Johnson of Chicago, IL, a loving daughter Shawntel Lyann (Marcell) Womack of Somerville, NJ, devoted and loving wife, Ellen Frances Brown- Hall; one sister: Yvonne Pattie Liddell (Leroy Clark) of Chicago, three brothers: Raymond (Miriam) Johnson of Madison, Wisconsin, Nathan Johnson of Rockford, IL, Charles (Jennifer) Johnson of California; three loving step-children Monique (DuWayne) Jones of Rocose, IL, April (Wesley) McConney of Phoenix, AZ, Crystal Smith of Somerset, NJ; seven step-grandchildren: LaSaundra and Andre Moore, Dominque and Dontrae Smith, Patrice, Patriq and Phairra Jones; Uncle: Earle (Jeanette) Robinson of Rockford, IL, cousins; Roxanne Robinson-White of Rockford, IL, Paul Robinson of Rockford, IL, Gregory Robinson of Cleveland, OH, Pam Robinson of Chicago, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Funeral Service will be held 12 Noon on Monday at the Eternal Life Christian Center 322 Franklin Boulevard, Somerset. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 10AM until 12 Noon. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Ledford Funeral Home 929 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton. For additional information or to send on-line condolences visit www.ledfordfuneralhomeinc.com
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