Percy E. Johnson

Deacon Percy E Johnson was born July 2, 1917 to the late Bertha Wickes and Tydell Johnson. He departed this life as we know it on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Churchman's Village Rehab and Nursing Care Center in Newark, Delaware. Percy was raised and educated in Rock Hall, MD. After completing his education he went to CC Camp under the late President Theodore Roosevelt. In April of 1941, Percy enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a World War II Veteran, receiving five Medals of Honor. He also obtained the rank of Sergeant E5. He was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces in January, 1947. Deacon Johnson was a truck driver for many years. After years of driving trucks he was later hired by Getty Oil Company as a maintenance supervisor. After 23 years of service he retired. He was a member of Local 1199 for more than 50 years. In 1957, Deacon Johnson accepted the Lord under the Leadership of the late Bishop C.W. Cotton, former pastor of the Gospel Church of God. He served at the church for many years as the chairman of the Deacon board and a member of the Prayer Band of Faith. He later left and became a member of the Evangelistic Temple of Truth Church. He was known for his testimony of how the Lord delivered him and never failed to testify if given the opportunity. He loved the Lord and was famous for saying “Thank you Jesus and if the Lord don’t do it, it can’t be done!” Although, Deacon Johnson spent his last years at a nursing home facility he continued his ministry of witnessing, encouraging the staff. residents, and visitors. He was well loved and respected by everyone he met. In April of 1976, Percy married the late Hilda M Johnson. He was predeceased by one sister, Rachel Warren and one brother, Edward W. Washington.; 2 daughters, Mattie Gee and Pastor Virginia Gradwell. Deacon Percy E. Johnson is survived by: two daughters, Val Harris (Solomon) and Everline Minus (Hewitt); Eleven grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Percy E. Johnson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Percy E. Johnson

July 2, 1917 - October 29, 2016