Rev. John Henry Johnson, Sr.

Rev. John Henry Johnson, Sr., pastor emeritus of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Harvey, La. and a retired supervisor of Winn Dixie Warehouse, was elected to be with his Savior on Friday, January 27, 2012. He was 93, a native of Hester, La., a resident of Harvey, La. for 16 years and a resident of Gretna, La., for the past 42 years. Rev. Johnson attended Union Baptist Theological Seminary and held many positions within the church before becoming pastor of College Grove Baptist Church in Covent, La. from 1964-1969. He served as pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Harvey, La. from 1970 until his retirement in 2002. He held membership in the West New Orleans Missionary Baptist Educational Association for which he was the former executive secretary and treasurer. He received many awards during his lifetime including the key to the City of Gretna, in 2004. He will also be remembered for his humility and love for mankind both at home and aboard. Pastor Johnson was the beloved husband of the late Daisy M. Johnson by 1st marriage, Genovia M. Johnson by 2nd marriage and the late Edna W. Johnson by 3rd marriage. Loving father of Audrey (the late George) Burd, John Johnson, Jr., Harry (Burdette) Johnson, Walter (the late Sylvia) Johnson, Fay (Ronald) Williams, Olga Williams, Pastor Ricky (Terry Lynn) Johnson, GeJoan (Warren) Garrett, and Pamela (Wilhelm) Allen and the late Oscar (Audrey) Johnson. Son of the late Freddie and Dora Smith Johnson. Brother of Theresa Thompson of Convent, La. and the late Annie, Aldonia, Alma, Auther, Alberta, Alfred, Doretha, Estella, Frank, and Thedore Johnson; also survived by 10 step children, 57 grandchildren, 79 great grandchildren, 42 great great grandchildren, numerous godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Mt. Olive Baptist Churches of Harvey, La. and Paulina, La., St. Mary Baptist Church of Marrero, La., Faith Bible of Covington, La., Church Without Walls of Houston, Tx., Oakland Baptist Church of Kenner, La. and all neighboring churches; employees of Jefferson Parish Public School System,West Jeffeson Medical Center, United States Post Office, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Toys R Us, and Southern and Earth Science Inc. are invited to the wake service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1701 Estalote St. Harvey, La. on Friday, February 3, 2012 from 7:00p.m-9p.m. under the auspicious of West New Orleans Missionary Baptist Educational Association. Visitation will begin at 4:00p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:00a.m., with visitation beginning at 8:30a.m., at the church. Pastor Ricky Johnson-officiating Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La.