ARTHUR JOHNSON, SR.

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Arthur Johnson, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 89. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Affectionately known as “The Duke” to his close friends, he was one of New Orleans oldest local jazz saxophonist. Throughout his musical career he shared the stage with great legends, such as James Brown, Fats Domino, Little Richard, BB King, and Ike and Tina Turner. The Duke, jammed with local greats such as Ernie K. Doe, Ellis Marsalis, Jr., and James Rivers to just name a few. Throughout his career he wrote and published several originals and established and was the bandleader for two bands, “The Melodics” and “The Chosen Few”.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, from which her received many commendations.  Arthur retired in 1987 from Amoco Production Company after many years of service as a Senior Clerk and Supervisor. Upon his retirement, he taught music to aspiring saxophone students.  Beloved husband of 26 years to Audry R. Johnson. Loving father of Estelle “Grace” (Charles) Speech, David Johnson, Sr., Sheelagh (Patrick) Callahan of Atlanta, Ga, Shana Johnson of Baton Rouge, LA, Arthur Johnson, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, Mabel (Lawrence) Frank, Yolanda (Robert) Hall of Las Vegas, NV, Tara Mosley, Nicole Johnson of Atlanta, GA, Gailyn Thomas of Chicago, IL,, Benjamin (Tahtia) Thomas of Cypress, TX, and the late Juanita Johnson, Wanda Johnson Richardson, and Thaddeus Mosely. Grandfather of the ate Kevin Mosley. Great grandfather of the late Alexis Haley and Lerraine Mosley.  Son of the late Albert St. Cyr and Leontine “Nancy” Johnson. Brother of Leontine Johnson-Howard of Laplace, LA and the late Frank Bostick, Herman Johnson, George Fine, and Juanita Ory. Brother-in-law of Angelina Rankin, Glenda Rankin, and Mary L. Johnson of Chicago, IL.  Arthur is also survived by his godchild Mabel Wood, lifelong friend Robert Johnson, 28 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Viewing at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 230 MONROE ST. GRETNA, LA on Friday, July 10, 2020 from 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Private service for  immediate family will follow. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA on Monday, July 13, 2020.  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO 35 PEOPLE.  IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ENTERING THE MORTUARY MUST WEAR A MASK OR SOME TYPE FACE COVERING.