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https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/reverend-walter-b-johnson-sr.html A Life Well Lived Reverend Walter B. Johnson Sr. was born November 15, 1922 in Austin, Texas to the union of Robert "DOC” Johnson and Mary Franklin Johnson. Reverend Johnson accepted Jesus Christ at an early age with Mt. Zion Baptist Church and later united with David Chapel Baptist Church, Austin, Texas. Upon graduating from the Original L.C. Anderson High School at the age 18, he voluntarily joined the United States Army within the same year. Rev. Johnson married Loyce L. Johnson in 1942. Rev. Johnson served his country in Korea, during World War II. Following his military duty, he received several service medals. The EAME Campaign Medal 4 Bronze Star Ribbon (European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign) and the World War II Victory Medal. In 1956 Rev. Johnson and his wife, Loyce united with “New Mt. Olive Baptist Church” under the leadership of Pastor H. A. Sneed. He served on the Ministry board and taught the Adult Sunday School Class for many years. Pastor Sneed and the Ministry Board ordained Walter B. Johnson Sr. on October 14, 1961. At that time his received license to preach the Gospel. In 1962 Rev. Johnson, wife and family moved to San Francisco, Ca. and united with the Neighborhood Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Peter A. Williams. While faithfully serving the Neighborhood Baptist Church they remained in contact and continued their financial patronage with the New Mt. Olive Baptist Church family and he has been a member of for 67 years. Rev. Johnson retired after 25 years of service from The San Francisco Unified School District as a Building Engineer Supervisor in 1987. Rev. Johnson and his wife returned to Austin and re-instated their membership with Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Raphael Smith, (December 1989). He immediately became involved with the Church and community, and continued serving in his call to Ministry under the new Leadership of Pastor Richard E. Cater. To the union of Rev. & Sis. Johnson there were four sons: Robert E. Johnson of Oakland, Ca. (deceased), Ronald O. Johnson of Austin,Tx. (deceased), Walter B. Johnson Jr. of San Francisco Ca, and Lindsay Brown of Tracy Ca. Rev. and Sis. Johnson celebrated 57 years of marriage before her passing in January 1999. He leaves to mourn two (2) sons, Walter B. Johnson Jr.,( Barbara), Lindsay Brown, (Patricia) of Tracy Ca., grandchildren, Darnell Johnson and wife Leticia of Las Vega, Nv., Anita Brown (deceased), Tameka Brown, Denise Blocker and Sherrod Norwood. 5 great grandchildren and 2 great- great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Reverend Johnson was an active board member with the Order of The United Supreme Council of Masons, of San Francisco, Ca. and the International Association of Lions Club since April 1999. He continued to enjoy social activities including participating and volunteering at Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center and was a participating member at Mike’s Place, Austin, Tx. Rev. Johnson always had a smile for you and a jolly attitude. His very presence continued to spiritually impact the Mt Olive Ministry and Church Family. Rev. Johnson’s favorite biblical verses: Psalms 1 & 6 “Blessed is that man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sittenth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight in the law of the Lord; For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish” and Psalms 23: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

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Walter Brady Johnson Sr.

November 22, 1922 - July 12, 2023