Lonnie Edward Johnson Jr., the first child born to the late Rev. Lonnie E. Johnson Sr. and Evangeline Dewberry Johnson, was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 24, 1948. He received early childhood education in the Lawnside, NJ School System, secondary education from Haddon Heights High School, NJ, and Palmer Memorial Institute, NC where he graduated in 1967.
During his youth he blossomed into a star athlete; playing Football, Baseball, as well as Track & Field in Lawnside & Haddon Heights. This led to a scholarship in Track & Field to the private learning institution of Palmer.
After graduating and going into the workforce, Lonnie was drafted into the military. He served proudly as a Marine in the Vietnam War, from 1968-1970. Soon after, he decided to attend Bowie State College, where he graduated in 1977, obtaining a B.A. Degree in Communications. It is also here where he met his future wife, Gail Richardson. Lonnie later moved to California, where he made films for Television Associates and Home Box; which later became HBO. While living in California, Lonnie married Gail and from this union two sons were born:  Lonnie III and Wesley.
After an eight year battle with Cancer, Lonnie passed at 6:01pm on December 16, 2022. Preceding him in his passing were his parents Rev. Lonnie Johnson Sr. and Evangeline Dewberry Johnson, Anita Johnson (sister) and Enoch Johnson (brother).
Although sorely missed, he will be affectionately remembered by: Marcelia Johnson Ellis (sister, a.k.a. Evon), Lonnie III (son, a.k.a. LJ), Wesley (son), Lamar & Brandon Ellis (nephews), Cori Johnson & Tiffany Ellis (nieces), Lonnie IV (grandson, a.k.a. Leo), and a whole host of other relatives, family and friends.
A life well lived…loving father, brother, uncle, and friend. Lonnie’s (JR’s) trademarks: warmth, kindness, and having the unique ability to bring joy through his one of a kind connection to & with everyone who was fortunate enough to make his acquaintance!

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1 Thessalonians 4:14

14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

John 16:22

22 Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.

John 14:1-2

14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

LONNIE EDWARD JOHNSON JR

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