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Claud M. Johnson, Sr.


Sunrise: December 9, 1926

Sunset: March 28, 2021

Claud M. Johnson, Sr., 94 transitioned to his eternal home on March 28, 2021 after succumbing to multiple terminal illnesses at his residence. He was born December 9, 1926 to the late Claud and Carrie Johnson in Gates, NC. Claud was predeceased by five brothers: Clifton, Wallace, Raynor, Philmore, and Allen and one sister, Sue and son-in- law, Johnnie E. Simmons. Once Claud moved to Virginia he settled in Norfolk, Virginia where he met his wife of 72 years, Isabelle Spencer and they later moved to the Cavalier Manor section of Portsmouth in 1957.

Mr. Johnson was an active member of New Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he faithfully served as a trustee and member of the Male Chorus and Food Bank Ministry until his health began to fail. Mr. Johnson was also a member of the Portsmouth Branch, NAACP.

Mr. Johnson retired from the Naval Supply Center, Norfolk in June 1992 with 40 years of service as a GS-9 electronics technician. He sold hundreds of Johnson Publications (Jet and Ebony) in Portsmouth, primarily in Cavalier Manor, encouraging reading and self-knowledge of Black America. He also worked part-time as a waiter and banquet assistant at the Moose Lodge on George Washington Highway, Chesapeake, VA for several years.

Left to cherish his many memories are: his wife, Isabelle; their four children, sons Claud Jr. (Carole) and Carlton S. Johnson, Chesapeake, VA; daughters Connie L. Johnson and Yvette J. Simmons, Portsmouth, VA; three grandchildren: LaTonya Price Richardson, Mitchellville, MD, Carmica (Lee) Green, Jacksonville, NC and Carla R. Johnson, Chesapeake, VA; seven great-grandchildren: Lance Corporeal, LeSean Johnson Green, USMC, Okinawa, Japan; Kenyon Wilkerson, Khalil Johnson Wilkerson and Kyla Johnson, Chesapeake, VA; Langston Price, Mitchellville, MD, two brothers: Johnnie G. (Maggie) Johnson, Norfolk, VA and Arcella Vann (Nita, deceased) Johnson, Fresno, CA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family, neighbors and friends of the Cavalier Manor community and elsewhere.

Viewing Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE Friday, April 9, 2021 11:00am New Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 3555 Victory Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23701 Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 In lieu of flowers, send in my memory donations to Lee’s Friends….(Helping People with Cancer) 7400 Hampton Blvd, #201; Norfolk, VA 23505 (local nonprofit) or Ready Academy Christian School, 418 E. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 (on check memo line: Baker, Kearney, Johnson Scholarship). The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance

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    Diane Spencer-Outlaw says

    To my family:
    Though words aren’t enough to ease the emotional pain you’re going through…please know you are in our prayers and thoughts. Allow the gentle comfort of God’s love and memories give you the strength to get you through
    We are here for each of you.
    Diane and family

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      Kim White says

      To The Johnson Family,
      We are thinking of you all and sending our Prayers and Condolences during this time. May Jesus impact your heart with his encouragement. Giving our Love & Blessings to you all.
      Mom King & Kim White

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        Yvette Simmons says

        Thank you Ma King and Kim for your continuous love, prayers and encouragement, especially now! Grateful for the bond we share!

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      Yvette Simmons says

      Diane and family, thank you for your love and support. Your presence today meant so much, God sent you to be there to comfort both Connie and me and to speak on behalf of the Spencer side. Love you Princess Di, your fiancé, and Key! T

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    Elsie Brown says

    Dear Friends, please accept my sincere condolences to you all. What wonderful memories I have shared with the Johnson family. Thank you for being a blessing in my life and sharing your dad.
    Elsie Cox Brown

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      Yvette Simmons says

      Truly, Elsie (Nookie), the Coxes and the Johnsons have many members. Our parents had strong ties and we did too despite a few years in age difference. We received the beautiful floral arrangement from you Carolyn, Eddie and Rick. Rickie was at the home going representing the wonderful Cox family!

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    Leonard Waters says

    To the Johnson i give my deepest condolences Mr Johnson was a good neighbor and friend i remember when Mr Johnson used to let the guys that hang together work with him at the moose lodge i would ride his house he be setting on the porch and i used to say hey young man few more years I’m going to be just like you retired and setting back taking it easy and he would say you’re get there he always had kind words to say again to Mrs Johnson,Connie,Junnie Yvette and Carl you all have our condolences from the Waters Family

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      Yvette Simmons says

      Leonard, thank you for your condolences and sharing your kind words about dad. So you were one of the Moose Lodge banquet crew!! Hope you’re close to or enjoying retirement, just like dad did.

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    Rosa C. Edwards says

    To JJ, Deecy and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during the passing of your dear father. We love you and we are here for you. Please accept our sincere condolences.
    Rosa, Tammie, Stacy, Beverly, Alexia, Avery, Aaryyn, Zion, Mason.

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    Rosa C. Edwards says

    To JJ, Deecy and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during the passing of your dear father. We love you and we are here for you. Please accept our sincere condolences.
    Rosa, Tammie, Stacy, Beverly, Alexia, Avery, Aaryyn, Zion, Mason.

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      Yvette Simmons says

      The siblings, of JJ and Deecy’s in-law, Carlton, Yvette and Connie thank you and receive your condolences to the Johnson family.

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    Ethelyn Whitehead Holley says

    My condolences to the Johnson Family on the loss of your love one. Lean on the Lord for your strength at this difficult time. Connie when you feel that you can’t go on just remember to pray and ask the Saviour
    to help you. Comfort,
    strengthen and keep you. He is willing to aid you. He will carry you through. God be with you and your family.
    Ethelyn Whitehead Holley
    I.C. Norcom Class of 1969

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    Lillian Cross says

    Dear Connie, My sincere condolences to you and your family on the transition of your beloved Father. May God give strength, comfort, peace and love.

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    Sue Wilkerson says

    To the entire Johnson family I pray God’s strength and comfort as you endure the days ahead. God will never leave you alone.

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    Keejafee Outlaw says

    Sending 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾For My Aunt Izzy and Cousins So Sorry For Your Loss I Love You All And May Gods Strength Be With You During This Difficult Time❤️Love Kee

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