Earl Johnson

September 23, 1942 - January 24, 2021

Earl Johnson was born September 23, 1942, to the proud parents of Robert and Sara W. Johnson in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Earl was educated in the Ford Heights School District 169. He then went on to attend Prairie State College Adult Education Program. Earl worked for the Ford Motor Plant in Ford Heights, IL. In 1994, after 31 years, Earl retired. Earl loved God and united with God‘s Love Center in Harvey, IL under Pastor Galye Goings. He was an active member and was training to become a Deacon before he relocated to Plano, Texas. Earl enjoyed spending his time fishing, planting his own gardens, watching sports with friends and family, and attending family events. He and Lynn volunteered their time cooking for South Suburban Pads in Homewood, IL. On June 3, 2000, Earl united in marriage with Lynn Johnson, and to this union one son was born. In 1963, Earl united in marriage with Mary Johnson, and to this union eight children were born. Earl was preceded in death by his father and mother; three sons Earl Jr., John, and Mark; four brothers Bobby, Ronald, Johnny, and Bishop Larry D. Hopkins; one sister Jackie Harden; his first wife Mary; and one grandson Ishshon Travis. Earl leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Lynn; his sons Jeffery, Aaron, Daymon, William, Earl Wilson and Marese; his daughters Tanya, Tameika, Nicole, Tameika Lloyd, and Bridgette; his four sisters Georgia McGhee, Sharon Hopkins, Elizabeth Powell, and Sheila Wilson-Smith; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; an adopted son Randy Campbell; Godchildren Keya Wells, DAaundre Rush, and Allen Arnold; a host of nieces, nephews, his best friend Cisco; and a close friend for over 50 years Pastor Galye Goings. Earl was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather “PaPa”, great grandfather, uncle, Godfather and best friend to all who knew him. We will cherish in our memory, your smiles, grins, laugh, and jokes forever! Rest in Peace Pops