Mr. Vlad Johnson Obituary in Albany at Meadows Funeral Home of Albany, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. Vlad Johnson

Mr. Vlad Johnson, 62, of Albany, Georgia departed this life Saturday, September 14, 2024 at his residence in Albany, Georgia.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the Bibleway Baptist Church, 1200 E. 4th Ave, Albany, Georgia 31705.

Vlad Johnson was born on April 18, 1962, in Albany, Georgia. He was the beloved son to Nadine Johnson and Jimmy Lewis. He accepted Christ as his lord and savior at an early age. He was baptized in Harrisburg Pennsylvania at the age of eleven. He was educated in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the Dougherty County school systems at Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Southside Middle School, and Monroe High School. Throughout his school years, Vlad was a free spirit. He attended Albany Vocational Technical School. He was employed at Tyson Foods at the time of his death.

His father, Jimmy Lewis, and brother, Sheldon Johnson, preceded him in death. He was survived by: his wife, Linavine Johnson; children, Shynetter Hunt and Shinika Hunt, both of Jacksonville, FL, and LeBrad Timmons (Yashica) of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Laquel Timmons, Shy ‘Keria King, Ja’Marcus Jenkins, and Michael Harrell III; mother, Nadine Johnson Pate; brother, Nathaniel Johnson, Sr.; sisters, Elaine Williams, Constance Johnson, Laverne Levins, Keisha (Toussaint) Hill, and Katina Pate, all of Albany, GA; uncle, Arden Bogan, Sr.; aunts, Delores Keigler (deceased) Verdie Potts and Willie Mae Bogan, both of Albany, GA; sisters- in-law, Carolyn Smith (Jon), Marsha Hunt, and Wanda Hunt; brothers-in-law, Terry Hunt (Marilyn), Don Hunt, and Rudolph Hunt (Leola); special niece, Sabrina Nichole Johnson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, and friends.

Vlad loved playing chess and listening to music. He was also in the marching band, where he played the trumpet. His favorite song was “We Fall Down” by Donnie McClurkin and he enjoyed watching old Western movies. He called his mother every day and he prayed with her each morning. Vlad was a homebody and he spent most of his time with his devoted wife, Linavine.

“As for you, go your way till the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance.” Daniel 12:13

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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