Prestige Memorial Funeral Home | Gadsden, AL

Obituary For Rev. Roosevelt "Opie" Johnson

Celebration of Life for Rev. Roosevelt " Opie" Johnson III, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Rev. Harold Kimble, officiating. Interment will take place at The Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, AL.

Roosevelt Opie Johnson III was born on June 28, 1962 in Attalla, Alabama to the late Aileen V. Johnson-Cooper and Mr. Roosevelt McCloud II. After the passing of his Biological father at an early age, Mr. Willie Cooper assumed the fatherly role and provided guidance to Roosevelt. He confessed Christ at an early age at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Attalla, Alabama. Roosevelt was educated in the Attalla City School District where he graduated from the Etowah County High School Class of 1980.

After high school, he joined the United States Army for four years and then joined the Alabama Army National Guard where he earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. Roosevelt served his country for twenty-three and a half years. While serving, he was a member of the 32nd Transportation Group; 143rd Transportation Command during Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2003 unto 2004. Over the years, Roosevelt worked for EMCO, Gulf States Steel, Buffalo Rock, Healthcare Solutions and Gadsden Regional Hospital.

“Soldier for Life” was truly what Roosevelt believed in and when he wasn’t serving his country, he was a soldier in God’s Army. He became a minister in 1991 under the leadership of Pastor Harold Kimble and was ordained in 2002 by Rev. Fred Huff at the Macedonia Baptist Church. In 2002, Roosevelt became the pastor of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Albertville, Alabama where he served faithfully until his death. He was the 2nd Vice Moderator of the Wills Creek Baptist Association. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education from the Birmingham Easonian Baptist Bible College in May 2017. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him was truly blessed.

The memories of his wonderful and blessed life will forever be cherished by his loving wife, Shelley Johnson; daughter, Brooklyn Johnson; grandson, Greyson Johnson; siblings, Margaret Redditt of Rochester, NY; Barbara Whitehead of Rochester, NY; George Freeman of Las Vegas, NV; James (Gayle) Johnson of Rochester, NY; Debra (Jeffery) Johnson of Attalla, AL; Gwendolyn (Edward) Rollins of Gadsden, AL; Andrew (Celeste) McCloud of Birmingham, AL; Darlene (Joseph) Gregorn of Ivalee, AL; Jannica Parker of Huntsville, AL; Lamar (Felisha) Cooper of Gadsden, AL; Cedric Horton of Maryland; stepsisters, Mary Brown of Attalla, AL; Shasta Robinson of Huntsville, AL; uncles, John (Brenda) Billups of Rochester, NY; Randy, James, Rickey McCloud all of Gadsden, AL; aunts, Pam, Gladys, Lille McCloud all of Gadsden, AL; sister-in-law, Carolyn Richardson of Monroeville, AL; brother-in-law, Jeffery (Litha) Cunningham of Monroeville, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Public visitation will be from 12-6p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the funeral home. Professional Service Entrusted To: Prestige Memorial Funeral Home 2412 Sansom Avenue Gadsden, AL. 35904 (256)438-5506 Prestige Memorial, " Where the name is synonymous, with service."

Guest Book

Shelley, You, your family, and the congregation will be in my thoughts and prayers. Emily Tinsley - Progress Rail

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My deepest sympathy is extended to the family. May God bless, comfort and heal. Sincerely, Benita Harrell-Jemison & Family San Diego, California

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My deepest condolences to you and your family. Pastor Johnson will always be remembered by me and my family during our time at Mt.Zion.He was a good man and Shepard. May you be blessed with love and comfort from God and His angels. I love you Sister Shelly.

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Sorry to hear the passing of one of God's faithfully children's and pastor.I can see that he done the work for his all mighty master,Mrs Shelley just hang in there and trust in the the lord. Sheryl and Lewis Hundley.P.S. WE ARE Darnisha Spurgeon and Jay'keem auntie and uncle.

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Sis Shelley, may God continue to comfort you and your family as you celebrate the love, life, and legacy of Pastor Johnson. A true servant of God has been called home. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Glenda Taylor and Family.

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im truly glad that I got the chance to kw him as a dear friend at GRMC he will be truly missed..Pastor Marshall White.

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Shelley, Praying for you and your family. My Words are just not enough to express the sorrow. But God's word will comfort you and bring you peace. I love you!! Continued Prayers! "The Lord your God will be with YOU" (Joshua 1:9) Lisa Martin - Progress Rail

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Shelley, My deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Jessica Bankston- Progress Rail

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Shelley, So sorry to hear about your loss and the congregation's, he was a wonderful man. With deepest sympathy, Dave Hartman - Progress Rail

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Praying for the family, Pastor Johnson will truly be missed.

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SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF REV. JOHNSON, HE WAS A WONDERFULL PERSON. MAY GOD GIVE EACH FAMILY MEMBER STRENGTH. YOUALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. SINCERELY ASHLEY, BOB, AND DEB STATEN

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