Marcus Johnson's Obituary
SERVICES – 11:00 am on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Memphis with Pastor Willie Jackson as the eulogist.
INTERMENT – Fairview Cemetery in Memphis
ARRANGEMENTS - Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Marcus Johnson was born on July 18, 1979 in Memphis to Larry & Cleola Johnson. He received his education from Memphis ISD, graduating in 1997. He worked at the local grocery store before relocating to Pampa, Texas and was employed by United Supermarket. He started as a carry out and after sometime was promoted to his present position as the night crew supervisor. On January 24, 2003 Marcus’ life changed forever when his son Jamal Marcus was born. He was the best father any kid could ask for. He made sure his son had not only what he needed, but what he wanted. He never missed a parent, teacher meeting, a program, a band concert, or a sporting event. They were like two peas in a pod. Together they watched Different Strokes, Sanford & Son, What’s Happening, Good Times, loved the Christmas Story, and all the old movies. They could act out any scene they watched to A tee and knew every actor and actress in those movies. It was very animated and fun to watch. Best friends.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY – both his paternal and maternal grandparents, Tommy & Bertha Johnson, Pink & Odessa Austin; aunts, Vernell Scott, Margie Austin Montgomery, Zetta Austin Riles, and Jewel Austin Houston; uncles, Kenneth Austin and Danny McFalls.
SURVIVORS – He leaves to cherish his memories: his son, Jamal Johnson of Pampa; his parents, Larry & Cleola Johnson of Memphis; brothers, Larry and wife Laura of Norwalk, Iowa, and Chris and wife Tangela of Pampa; sisters, Tiniya Johnson and Shanique Shipp and husband Joe Dan all of Memphis, and Nicole Dowdy and husband Cecil of Amarillo; two nieces, Olivia and Ava Johnson of Norwalk, IA and one nephew, Stetson Shipp of Memphis; and a host of relatives and friends.
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