Deacon George Johnson, Jr., 75, Orlando, departed this life on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Deacon Johnson was born on November 24, 1948 in Tarrytown, GA to the late Idella B. and George Johnson, Sr. He was an entrepreneur and worked diligently as the owner of C&G Paving Services for several years.
He was a caring, trustworthy, kind hearted and respectable man. He was an active member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando where he served God and people fervently. In his spare time, he truly enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Deacon Johnson was a provider, a hard worker and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
George is survived by his loving children, Curtis (Stephanie) Johnson, Colette Johnson-Thomas, George (Phylicia) Johnson III, Colita (Vernon) Smith, Michael Bailey; brother, Clarence (Rose) Johnson; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and a host other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the mortuary.
A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, 12:00 Noon at New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 4201 W. Columbia Street, Orlando. Interment: Orlando Memorial Gardens, Apopka, FL.