Andrew Blair Johnson

Memory shared from Second Bethel Baptist Church in Henrico County,VA was from Sarah Harris.

So sorry to hear of your loss.I remember Andrew from singing in the choir at Second Bethel Baptist church in Henrico County, VA. May your memories of him linger forever in your hearts. May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace to our beloved ancestor, who indeed loved his Village, and his Village loved him. So blessed to be a part of that Village. Karen Stroud

MRS.JOHNSON MY PRAYERS R WITH U AND PRIASE TO GOD FOR BLESSING U WITH A WONDERFUL PERSON AND HUSBAND,HE WAS A LOAN GIVING TO U FROM GOD,NOW GOD HAS GOTTEN HIS LOAN BACK.IT WAS GOOD WHEN U HAD HIM AND IT'S BETTER NOW TO KNOW GOD LOVED U SO TO LET U HAVE ALIL OF HIM.THINK OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND THANK GOD FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS.LOVE FROM EZELL LEE

My prayers are with Mrs. Johnson and the Family. I will miss Deacon Johnson smile and his example he exemplify in his service to FBCS, FBCS family, and his love for family. Rest In Peace. Darlene Dailey

May you find comfort in the precious memories you shared with Deacon Andrew.

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Johnson family. May God be with you during this difficult time. Blessings and prayers comfort you 🙏🏾🙏🏾

To the Johnson Family we had the privilege of knowing Deacon Johnson for the past seventeen years we met at the First Baptist Church & became close friends. Family, grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Dr. &. Mrs James D. Cornelius

To the Johnson Family we had the privilege of knowing Deacon Johnson for the past seventeen years. we met him at First Baptist Church & we became close Friends . Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived Dr. & Mrs James D. Cornelius

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES .WALTER R SMITH, JR.

Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Johnson Family. Deacon Johnson will be greatly missed. He was truly a man who showed the spirit of God to everyone. May God continue to comfort and bless the family. Peace and Love.

Amanda Robinson

To the Johnson Family, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. May God help you get through this difficult time and ease your pain. -Joseph and Lisa Acquaye

My deepest condolences. I didn't get to spend a lot of time with you and Aunt Mabel like my cousins did, but the times I was there I was the love shared, given and received. It was an honor to know you and call you my Uncle. Rest in heavenly peace now. You will be missed, but you are in the best Hands ever. May GOD continue to bless you and your family here on Earth. Always, Angie. Much love from your family in Missouri.

To Marie and Johnson Family:

You have my deepest sympathy. I remember some great encouraging conversations with Deacon Johnson. He would always say to me Rev. Pat, you doing a great job, keep up the good work! He is our beloved Deacon who has been faithful to God and First Baptist. Prayi8ng for your peace and comfort.

Rev. Pat FBCSR

Our condolences to the Family. We pray God's comfort and peace for you all. We'll miss Deacon Johnson. Vernon and Sylvia Keen

Deepest sympathy to the Johnson family. I met Mr. Johnson for a brief moment and he was very friendly. My prayers go up for my friend Darlene and her family. He's gone home to the Father he's dancing now.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Marie and Family for the passing of her devoted and loving husband. We know Mr. Johnson really loved you Auntie as well as you loving him. May God give the family comfort during this time of bereavement. Calcine, Valerie, Michael and Kyle

I will truly miss my cousin, there are so mani fond memories, too many to tell. I love you, until we meet again 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Barbara Price

My condolences on the loss of my dear uncle Andrew. I will always remember you as a Godly man, husband, father and friend. I cannot express in words the greatest. respect that I have for you. You were a quiet and gentle spirit, always taking care of family and friends. Your devotion to your family, but especially to aunt Mabel was profound. I still can hear you say when aunt Mabel would request something from you "yes Mabel." Never a cross word or look. You were always there to support and please her. She was and has always been the love of your life. I remember when we brought our first home and aunt Mabel made the curtains to dress the windows but you were the o e that drove her to Fayetteville, NC to install them! You two were a DREAM TEAM! Always there to support the family. Your legacy through your birth children will co time to live through generations to come. Your work here is done and the lives you touched have been blessed. To my cousins Maureen, Andrew Jr. and Darlene my prayers for you is to know that God's angel has been reunited with his angel and love Mabel. Rest in eternity uncle Andrew. Love David & Iris Hines

I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you strength. You have my most sincere condolences. I am honored and blessed to have known Mr. Johnson while growing up on V Street. He will truly be missed.

Who was Andrew Johnson

There are so many memories I have of my dad. One of my happiness memories is the two trips dad made to Florida in March and November, 2017. In November we spent 10 wonderful days, just the two of us, traveling around the state, on a great daddy-daughter 💜adventure. Now to tell you a few things you may not know about my dear father. Where do you start when trying to sum up 91 years of life. Probably at the beginning, born to James and Florence Johnson April 16, 1929, the youngest of 3 brothers Paul and Bernard, outside of Richmond. Florence died while dad was a toddler and her sister Princetta Wilkerson raised him. He attended Second Bethel Baptist Church. I have some of his elementary report cards so he was a good student. Dad attended and graduated from Virginia Randolph High School and later attended Virginia Union University for a couple of years. While working at a drugstore in Richmond, that he walked to from the country, he met Mabel Hill who became the love of his life for 69 years until her death in 2017. Three children were born into this union, Maureen, Andrew and Darlene. We were some of the first residents of Eastview community, the first Black subdivision in Richmond. Dad and mom were very active in the civic association becoming president, along with being president of the PTA at Whitcomb Court Elementary school. We lived a happy life with frequent road trips to the mountains and local beaches. The family moved to Washington DC in the late 60s where dad continued his government service as a letter carrier until he retired. In the final years of his tenure, dad became the president of local 142 for the National Association of Letter Carriers and also served as Vice President of the state Union. Yes dad was always very active and willing to help anyone that he could. Upon moving back to Richmond, he and mom joined First Baptist Church of South Richmond where he served as a Deacon, choir member and any other capacity that was needed. These are just a few of the things this great man accomplished in his 91 years. He will be greatly missed by many. Though I will not be there to greet you, I wish to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone that sent up prayers and thoughts during Dad's brief illness. Maureen Johnson

I was saddened to hear of the loss of our beloved Deacon Johnson. I recall as a young girl getting into an accident on the corner of the church and this wonderful man came to court to testify on my behalf. He will be sorely missed. My prayers of comfort go out to the entire family. Michelle McQueen-Williams FBC So. Richmond

First, let me express my deepest sympathy to the Johnson family. Andrew was a great man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and Deacon of the Church. Having known Andrew for so long, I cannot remember the circumstance under which we first met. I have so much to thank him for; but let me say that my family appreciated the trust he had in us to allow Lolita to be a part of our family when we took yearly trips to Myrtle Beach. Andrew will always be remembered.

My Dad, my Buddy, my Friend and my Rock. The best Dad anyone could have. He never spoke loudly but his actions spoke in volumes. I'll miss you but it's time to celebrate your life for the works you have done. Love, Andrew Jr.

Deacon Johnson had my husband's and my deepest respect. He was asked and graciously offered prayer at our wedding reception.

Johnson Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.Barbara Price sadden to hear of the loss of your cousin. Cloyd & Margaret Moore

As a child I spent most of my summers and holidays with my Uncle Andrew and Aunt Mabel. He was like a father when my Dad was away serving his country. My heart aches but I know he is in a better place.I love and will miss you so much. Be strong my family!

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