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9 years ago
Here is the Information of the Funeral for the BISHOP DON JOHNSON of MEMPHIS TN who wrote this song.........Don H. JohnsonDon H. Johnson Many people throughout our nation and other parts of the world are mourning the loss of Bishop Don H. Johnson, who passed away in his home Tuesday morning, April 17, at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean Rooker Johnson, his father, mother and 3 brothers. He is survived by his sister, Billie Ruth Thurmond of Blue Mountain, Mississippi; two sons, Rev. David L. Johnson (Nancy) of Bartlett, Tennessee, and Rev. Charles L. Johnson (Renee) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a daughter, Donna Karen Kirk of Memphis; 7 grandchildren: Rev. Charles David Johnson (Jeanna), Rev. Mark Johnson (Tabatha), Aimee Weeden (Chris), Kelli Neier (Jason), Joshua Johnson, Jonathan Johnson, Carmen Johnson; 6 great-grandchildren: Ashley Johnson, Nathan Johnson, Ashton Johnson, Katelyn Weeden, Hayley Weeden, Jeffrey Neier; 2 sisters-in-law to whom he remained close: Thelma Hall of Memphis, and Elois Windham (Ardie) of Mt. Pleasant, Mississippi; nieces, nephews, and a loving church congregation. Bishop Johnson was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 6, 1929, the fourth son of Marvin and Nova Johnson. He came with his family to Memphis in June, 1958, and became pastor of Grey Road Pentecostal Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. He led this church with distinction and honor until his death. In 1982, he became General Superintendent of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ and served for 18 years, leading this organization to unprecedented growth and success. During his ministry, he preached in 34 states and visited 52 countries. He also recorded numerous gospel singing albums and was the author of a number of popular gospel songs, the most well-known being �I Can�t Complain.� He received several honorary degrees, state and local commendations, and met several United States presidents and dignitaries. Bishop Johnson will be missed by those who knew him and by many who did not know him personally, not only because of his preaching and singing ability, but because of his sweet, winsome personality. He is gone but will never be forgotten.