Prestige Memorial Funeral Home | Gadsden, AL

Obituary For Mr. Johnny H. Flenoir

Celebration of life service for Mr. Johnny H. Flenoir, age 70, of Gadsden, Al. will be held at 2p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Elijah Fowler, Officiating. Interment will follow at Lincoln Hill Cemetery. A musical tribute and Family hour will be held from 5p.m. until 7p.m.on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Shiloh Baptist Church.

A loving brother, uncle, kind neighbor, loyal friend, beautiful musician, and a Christian servant.

He was the youngest child born to the union of the late Mr. Frank Flenoir,Sr. and Mrs. Luvada Alexander Flenoir in Gadsden, Alabama on April 21, 1949. He met Christ in the morning of his life and He guided him for a lifetime. His deeds of love and goodness attest this fact.

Moreover, at an early age Johnny united with the Shiloh Baptist Church. This was the church where he rendered his musical talents and dedicated services. Johnny not only rendered services to Shiloh but to other churches in the community for more than half a century. He was educated in the Gadsden Public Schools. He was a 1967 graduate of Carver High School. Johnny was the first African American in Gadsden, Alabama to be appointed to the Gadsden Civil Service Board for 10 years by the late Governor George Wallace from 1978-1988. His many facets of endeavor spanned the spiritual, social, and fraternal areas of life accordingly. He served as Sunday School Musician, musician of the choirs, deacon, musical director, and several other positions within the church. Fraternally he was affiliated with Gethsemane Lodge #27 F. & A.M. Order of Eastern Star (O.E.S.), Mizpah O.E.S. grand musician, Grand Chapter for the Hearld’s Jerocho – Grand Musicians State Offices, and affiliated with a host of other organizations.

Johnny had a deep love for children and he dedicated his life working with children. He worked at the Norris Day Care Center, Attalla Elementary School, and J.W. Stewart Head Start Center from 1973-2019. He loved teaching the children beautiful songs and the joy that music could bring to others.

Johnny was proceed in death by his parents Frank Flenoir Sr., Luvada Flenoir, brother Frank Flenoir Jr., sister, Mary Flenoir Prater Williams, cousins,friends, and several aunts and uncles. Making his earthly departure on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 9:40 A.M. at the Riverview Hospital in Gadsden, Alabama. Johnny left to cherish his memories that embraced his love for family, people, and most of all God; His loving sister Juanita Smith, Hempstead, N.Y. god daughter Caral Alicia McAlphine, Washington, D.C.; nieces, Renata Prater, Killeen , TX, Renita (Patrick) Jones, Opelika AL, Francine Flenoir Riley, Sabine Flenoir (Eliza) Lamay Jr. all from Las Vegas, Nevada, Shimel Smith, Terance Smith, James Bownes all from Hempstead, N.Y.; god mother Mrs. Ailene McElderry, Gadsden, Alabama; special friends Jan (Robert) Avery, Kim Avery Rollins, Bobby Avery, Denise Sims, Y.C. Crozier, and James Henderson all of Gadsden, AL. as well as a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and many, many dear friends, Shiloh Baptist Church Family, and J.W. Stewart Head Start Family.

Guest Book

Jehovah God said that there is going to be a ressurection of both the righteous and the unrighteous at john5:28,29

- na

Jehovah God said that there is going to be a ressurection of both the righteous and the unrighteous at john5:28,29

- na

It’s never easy to let go and say a last farewell to someone who has meant much more than words can tell. I will truly miss my cousin Johnny but I will forever cherish the wonderful memories. RIP Johnny.

- na

Johnny was an extraordinary guy with many talents, he always had kind words to speak about things and people, Johnny was loved by us all, he will be missed by all of us. We love you Johnny but God love you more. Rest in peace. Gone from earth but you will live forever in our hearts.

- na

Mr. Flenoir You will truly be missed Family just no that he’s in a better place where no more pain no more doctors no more Therapy he got all he need Jesus R.I.P Family Just know he’s in a better place praying for y’all

- na

Mr. Flenoir, a person that spoke softly with a smile! You will be greatly missed... Thank you for sharing your love and music with my children,Denzel, Leonard II and Simiyia Aaron. We love you dearly with sincere sympathy. Mrs. Linda Riggins Aaron & Family

- na

John my dear dear friend RIP. Continue playing for the Heavenly cbpir. Maybe I'll meet you someday to sing in it like ole times. To the family look to the hills for whence cometh your help for it come from the Lord thy God.

- na

To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord! We will miss you, Johnny Flenoir and will cherish the happy times and good memories we’ve shared together in Las Vegas, Opelika and in Gadsden! You will now play for the heavenly choir, walk streets of gold, and everyday is Sunday! Love, Eddie and Rebecca Flakes, Las Vegas NV

- na

Well done thy good and faithful servant. My life was richer by having known, worked with, and loved Johnny. Family, memories of Johnny will warm our hearts in all seasons! Rebecca B. Tinker

- na

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. You can play in the Heavenly Choir now. Rest In Peace... Terry Yow Sr

- na

Johnny, you will truly be missed for all the kindness you've always shown. You always greeted me with a smile and a hug. I'm so glad my granddaughter got a taste of your music skills at J.W. Headstart these past 2 years.Now you can play for the heavenly choir.....

- na

This was one of the most kindest heart man on earth. He would talk to you in such a humble and meek tone. I thank him so much for the friendship he shared with my husband (Y.C. Crozier, Jr). This is a heaven gain but an earthly pain. We will always love you Mr. Flenoir and never forget you. Now you get to play music all day for eternity! With Sympathy, Cynthia W. Crozier

- na

Accept our sincere sympathies in this difficult time you are going through. I have found the words of Psalms 46:1 really comforting. It reads: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress." Our loving God is there for us if we ask for his help (1 John 5:14). I also have come to know that has made the SURE promise of a resurrection RIGHT HERE ON EARTH when it is restored to a beautiful paradise (Psalms 37:9-11, 29; Acts 24:15; Isaiah 55;11).Can you imagine yourself welcoming back to life your loved ones? You can find at jw.org more about how our God, Jehovah, will do all this for us. R&R Lopez

- na

We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Johnny. We are keeping all of you in our prayers. The Maxwell's

- na