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Obituary For Eric Cantrell "Big E" Johnson
Funeral service for Eric Johnson, 51, of Salem, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in the Lipscomb Family Cemetery, Salem, Alabama 36874, Reverend Clifford E. Jones, Pastor, Bishop Kenneth Carter, Eulogist.
Mr. Johnson, who passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born April 22, 1972, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Friday, April 26, 2024, from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Johnson will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
βBig Eβ as he was affectionately known, graduated from Beauregard High School Class of 1990 where he played on the football, baseball and basketball team. After graduation, he attended Alabama State University and later attended Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice in May of 1996. Eric was an investigator at Whittelsey & Corley for over fifteen years.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and caring wife, Shanndora Greer-Johnson of Opelika, AL; five children, Kingston Greer-Johnson, Princeton Greer-Johnson, London Bryant-Johnson, Payton Greer-Johnson and Paris Greer-Johnson all of Opelika, AL; four brothers, Maurelle (Nicola) Cleaves of Douglasville, GA, Anthony Cleaves of Opelika, AL Robert Johnson, Jr. of Cleveland, OH and Derrick (Tamika) Johnson, Sr. of Richmond, VA; three sisters, Tonya (Joe) Jones of Cleveland, OH, Annie Chaffon Bufford of Auburn, AL and Tracy Reese of Opelika, AL; uncle, Ronnie (Joyce) Johnson, Sr. of Opelika, AL; aunt, Dorothy Jean Torrence of Lumberton, NJ; three bonus siblings, Aritha (Broderick) Banks, Roderick (Sabrina) Baker and Yolanda Johnson all of Opelika, AL; godmother, Odell Williams of Opelika, AL; goddaughter, Marcayla Williams; special nieces and nephews, Roderick Edwards, Nekya Edwards, Gecharus Tables, Abria Grimmett; special colleagues, Davis Whittelsey, Jonathan Corley and Bobby Poole; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Peace Lily was sent for Eric Cantrell "Big E" Johnson - April 24, 2024
I miss you so much baby it's going on a year you been gone I wish we had more time me and the kids miss you π π₯°πππ½ππ½ππ½π₯Ήπ₯Ήπ₯Ή
Missing you extra today! Big E!
I miss you so much baby lord knows I do I think of you everyday and night wishing this was a dream πππππππππ Love your wife
Continue To Rest Biggie. I'M MISSING YOU MY BOI and it's HARD to ACCEPT and BELIEVE that YOU'RE GONE, I'm SO HEART BROKEN. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY BIGGIE MY BOI. β€οΈβ€οΈποΈ
For Maurelle & Nicola Cleaves, Our prayers and condolences. Richard & Suzanne Gomez Mount Paran Bible Study
My condolences to the Johnson family. Eric was always a joy to be around.
My family condolences to Big E's family. Big E was and always will be a special young man and player in my life. He did a lot a great things and cared about a lot of people. Especially young people. Always wanted better and improved things in the lives of kids. This is one part of a legacy that he was concerned about and left. He was doing what God created him for in this and so many other things. He's absent from the body and is now present with The Lord. I'm going to miss you, but I know where you are EJ. Love you and your family. COACH WILLIE WILLIAMS
BIG E! The Love was real from day one! I will never forget you Bro! VUU days will always hold a special place in my heart and memory. It was a honor to know you Bro. May GOD BE PLEASED WITH YOUR DEEDS! Your Lil Buddy Tim Dogg Syracuse, Nyππ₯²πͺπΎπ«‘
Condolences to the Johnson Family, May God continue to give you all strength and comfort during this time of sorrow. I remember the times that my husband Pastor Collier and I would come to Alabama you would always address him as my Big Brother, Rest Easy Eric Pastor Charlie and First Lady Collier My Brother Keeper Ministry
Praying for the families and we're sorry for your loss. There are no more suffering. Rest Easy Big E. ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ Tyner Families, Beauregard Al
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family, Shanndora he loved you, I'm Praying God gives you the strength to make it through. Love you Pam Spinks
There are absolutely no words to describe this feeling I am experiencing except, but God! No one knew of the challenges you overcame, but God! No one knew when you grew tired and weary, but God! Our last conversation told me that you were in acceptance of what was about to come and for that I am grateful and humbled to say, "God knows best". To Eric family and those that loved him most my prayer for you is that in time, you can accept the fact that God knew best. May the memories you made comfort you and the love you shared sustain you now and forever. Calvie Core Barnett and Family
Rest easy, Eric. A lot of my memories of him are as youngster as he tagged along with his beloved big bro, Maurelle, and he as was asking "Rusty" to do things for him. Glad to see him grow into a man that impacted the community and made lots of friends. Fly away, Big E. We are comforted by the memories you left behind.
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Brenda Ann Jones and Family
Rest easy big brother you will always be loved and truly missed till we meet again fly high big brother fly high I love u forever ur lil sis Stacy
To: The Family, Eric has his wings. Fly high and enjoy resting in God's care. Continued BlessingsππΎ
My deepest condolences to Mr. Johnson's entire family. I pray that God gives each of you his peace that surpasses all understanding. Mr. Johnson never met a stranger. He was always kind to everyone. He will be truly missed. ππΎβ€οΈ
R.I.H I'm going to miss you Big Baby. Forever Your God Sister Anita N. Baker.
You will be missed.I love you always like a brother
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