Johnny Rogers Brown

Obituary For Johnny Rogers Brown

Johnny Rogers Brown was born on June 22, 1942, in Siloam, Georgia, to the late Tom and Emma brown.

At an early age, johnny accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and became a faithful member of New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, where he served God and his church family. After relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, he united with Greater Moses Chapel Baptist Church, where he continued his walk with Christ. His faith remained the foundation of his life, and he worshipped faithfully whenever possible.

Johnny received his education at Floyd T. Corry high school in Greene County. He later moved to Atlanta and began a career in construction, where he worked until retirement. Never one to sit still, he later joined the Atlanta Housing Authority as a cabinet maker, retiring once again after years of dedicated service.

During the mid-1980's, Johnny met Virginia Lawson, and together they built a beautiful life rooted in faith, love, and family. They were united in marriage on December 13, 1989, and shared many cherished years together. Johnny remained a loving and devoted husband until Virginia's passing. Johnny found joy in the simple blessings of life. He loved reading his bible, listening to gospel music, praising god, enjoying good food, and spending time with his family and friends. His quiet strength, unwavering faith, and caring spirit touched everyone who knew him.

Johnny peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, august 5, 2026, in the early morning hours at Grady Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving son, daughter-in-law, and niece. He was preceded in death in addition to his wife and parents; his siblings, Martha, Roosevelt, George, Charlie, Albert, Essie, Jeff, and Jerome; and his brother-in-law, Nelson Rhodes.

Johnny leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Johnny Deshone Youngblood and Robbie Hill; his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Shante Clinkscales Youngblood; his grandchildren, Ronnisha Denise Clinkscales, Devon Demond Clinkscales, Natasha Meshone Youngblood, Johnny Deshone Youngblood Jr., and Grayson Exzavier Clinkscales; his great-grandchildren, Trinity Skai Youngblood, Ka'niya Dior Lee, Jasmine Chanel Lee, Jamiah Victoria Lee, and Jeremiah Raekwon Lee Jr.; his loving sister, Emma J. Rhodes; his sisters-in-law; twenty-four nieces and nephews; his extended family, church family, and many dear friends.

Home Going services were August 15th at 11 a.m. from New Springfield Baptist Church, Siloam, Ga. with Pastor Roi Johnson, Eulogist.

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