Deacon Murvin Lee Johnson
November 11, 1942 ~ November 28, 2007
Deacon Murvin Lee Johnson, age 65, passed away on November 28, 2007 in San Antonio. He was born on November 11, 1942 in Columbus, TX to Eddie Johnson and Jessie Scott Johnson. Mr. Johnson worked as a trackman for the US RailRoad Transportation System. Deacon Johnson is survived by his wife, Ira Johnson; children, Earl Sean Ashton, Leon DeShawn Bratcher, LaTricia Dawn Ashton and husband, Shamall, and Roylee White; siblings, brother, Oscar Johnson and wife, Eddie Lee, Robert Johnson and wife, Lorraine, sister, Macy Jones, brother, Eddie Johnson, sister, Retta Allen, sister, Gussie Samuel and husband, Rev. Jessie Samuel, sister, Brenda Hill and husband, Marvin; step-father, Tom Alley; grandchildren, Jaroyce, Shatavia, Shamariae, Ijanae, Desmond, Shaquille, Qadry, Rashaad, and Kamaal, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, December 7, 2007 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 1021 N. Hamilton. Funeral services are scheduled for 11AM on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church with burial to follow at Meadowlawn Memorial Park.
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To my Daddy,It’s hard for me to even begin to try and write something about you because I’m so use to just picking up the phone or coming by the house but I Know that you are in a better place and you are at peace with God I have so many good Memories about you that I will have because you were such a good Father,Husband,Papa,Brother,Uncle, & Friend. You will alway’s be in my Heart and everything you taught me I will remember. Your Daughter, KIZZY
To Ira Lee and family words can not began to express how sad my heart is right now. Uncle Buck was such a good man and I’m going to miss my annual visit. I will keep all of my fond memories in my heart forever. I know Uncle Buck will want us to continue our visits so if God say the same I will see you in July. We love you all. Clyde, Lillian,Samaiyah,Bernard and A’Zariah
To Papa We will miss you so much you are the best Papa we could ever have Thank you for everything,Love Alway’s
To My Uncle Buck: Strong, Reliable, Christian Man are just a few of the words that describe this great man. Thanks for showing us what a true Christian man is all about. Thanks for the great memories that I will cherish forever. Auntie, I love you and wish I could be there with you, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To Uncle Buck. I will miss your strength I hope I can have the strength and will that you had. The knowldge that you and wishdom. I will miss you truly. Martha Booker
To Aunt Ira Lee,Kizzy, and Leon my prayer and heart are with you.Buck was a strong hearted man and a man who knew that God was always by his side.When he left here he was not alone there were angles all around him and he didn’t fear death.So keep your head up cry if you must ,but not as one who has no hope , cause joy will come in the morning.You’ll knew Buck Love you’ll with all his heart,stay strong and love each other and his memories will always be with you.I remember that smile that would light up a dark room.
To Shawn and Family: God was in need of another beautiful flower for his garden to make a beautiful bouquet and he chose “Papa.” God will give the the peace, strength and comfort today, tomorrow and in the days to come. You are in my prayers. Be strong and of good courage.
To Shawn, Mrs. Laura, Kizzie and family: Sometimes in life, things happen that we have no control over. And yet I wish that the outcome was different. However, we loved Papa but God loved him more and was prepared for him to come home. And though his journey has ended here on earth, we must all remember all the principles and values he taught us and use them to help us in our everyday life. For he was truly a man of God, a good husband, father, friend and teacher. I am glad to have known Papa. You all have my deepest sympathy and you are in my prayers. Love, Ellis
Only GOD knows what’s in store for life in Etearnity, remember you’ll always be in our prayer’s
Merry Christmas Papa This is Our First Christmas without you it’s been hard but we are dealing with the fact you are not here with us Love Kizzy
Hello family, I know this was the first holiday and the start of a New Year without our beloved husband, father, brother, papa, brother in-law, uncle and our brother in Christ but I hope we all find comfort in knowing he is in a better place and cherish all the memories, words of wisdom and his giving heart and loving ways as a constant reminder of the great man he was. You are all in my prayers. Love Lillian