Sylvester

Johnson

On Sept. 21, 2013; GOD called His servant Brother Sylvester Johnson to his eternal home of rest. Sylvester Johnson was born April 7, 1938 in Arlington, Ga. to Arthur and Jeannie Johnson (both deceased). He left Arlington at an early age and move to Florida. Sylvester was a heavy equipment operator, and was affiliated with the Masonic Family.He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ft. Lauderdale Fl. until moving to Lake City, where he joined the Philadelphia Baptist Church.He leaves to cherish and celebrate his legacy his wife of 31 years Ida Johnson, 1 son, Sylvester Davis Johnson (Amanda) of Ft. Pierce, Fl, 2 step-sons, Edward Williams and Johnny Ray Williams (Farrah) of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.; one daughter Ronesha Scott of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl; 2 sisters, Fannie Mae Bodiford and Mary Jones of Ft. Lauderdale, 2 brothers, Isaiah Johnson (Georgia Mae) and Henry Johnson (Lillie) both of Arlington, Ga., 2 sister-in-laws, Elnora Anthony and Rosie McCutcheon of Lake City, FL, 1 brother-in-law B.T. Bennett, Jr. (Carol) of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.; 2 special friends - Ulysees Turner, Ft. Lauderdale and Sammie Harris of Ft. Pierce, Fl., 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grand children are left to cherish is memory along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Homegoing Services for Mr. Sylvester Johnson will be celebrated Saturday Sept. 28 at 10:00 AM at Philadelphia Baptist Church with Pastor I. L. Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Philadelphia Memorial Garden. The famliy will receive friends at Philadelphia Baptist Church on Friday from 6-8 PM.MIZELL FUNERAL HOME, 365 N.W. Washington Street is in charge of arrangements. Ph. # (386) 752-3166. E-mail rudolmize@att.net. Please sign guest register www.mizellfuneralhome.com.Sly