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https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/james-curtis-johnson-funeral-program/full-view.html James Curtis Johnson was born on April 14, 1954,in Houston, TX. Curtis as he was known to family, grew up and went to school in Houston, graduating from G.W. Carver High School in Acres Homes. He then trained as a Floor/Project tech, a job he enjoyed very much. Throughout his life, he worked in numerous schools, universities, colleges and hospitals both in Houston and Austin, often holding 2 jobs at a time and working nights. He left Houston for a few years to become an adjutant for Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson, founder of the Temple of Deliverance COGIC Cathedral of Bountiful Blessings in Memphis, TN and Chief Apostle and Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Incorporated. He remained with Bishop Patterson until his death in March, 2007, after which he returned to Houston. Curtis remained in Houston until his job transferred him to Austin and Cedar Park, TX. It was there he met and fell in love with Marion Bailey. They were married in an intimate ceremony at her father’s home and were “velcroed” to one another until his passing. Although Curtis loved his job, he loved to minister in song even more. He considered that his calling and he was very serious when he sang and about what he sang. He was a gifted and anointed tenor with a range that could reach the heavens, power that would cause demons to tremble and grace to usher in the Holy Spirit. Curtis lived his life well and to the fullest with football (Go, Cowboys), laughter, beans and rice, ox tails, catfish and much love for his family and friends. He quietly went to be with the Lord “fo’ day in da mornin’” on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Mary Etta Johnson, mother Rena B. Moore, brothers Jimmy Forte’ and Wilbur Johnson, sister Jacqueline Johnson, nephews Byron Forte’ and Joshua Johnson and sister/cousin Cynthia Ann Campbell. He leaves behind his wife Marion Johnson, who will miss him more than he will ever know-“plenty too much”. Also left to mourn his passing are his siblings Robert Johnson (Lulu), Etta Johnson, Lorie Johnson, Rev. Travis Moore (Sylvia), Veronica Moore, Florita Moore, and Domasque Moore (Shakia); his daughter Leticia Johnson; his brother/cousin Horace Martin (Mary Ann); his step-daughter Angela Franklin; his step-grandchildren Alexander, Andrew and Alana Franklin; and a grand host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family members and friends.

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James Curtis Johnson

April 4, 1954 - May 11, 2024