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Home History Reunion Photo Album News/Messages Family Tree Links Contact Us	News and Messages HOWARD AND RENIE ON THE MOVE June 30, 2006 Webmasters We just returned from a 10 day jaunt from Cerritos, CA to Crossville, TN moving the last of Howard's furniture. He and wife, Renie, are on their way to Tennessee now. NOTE: You'll notice several names on the Family Tree page that are not linked to a personal page. With very few exceptions, it's because we don't have a photo. We'd prefer new and recent individual photos rather than trying to crop one from another picture (keep in mind that I lost several pictures when I had to reinstall Windows). Also, there are still those that don't have computer access. So, if you've got a photo of some of the missing family members, please send it in. Okay ya'll....just wanted to let you know that we're back at it and we'll keep buggin' everyone until we reach our goal of MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION. TRANSFER FOR MICHAEL June 12, 2006 Michael Johnson After working as Assistant Principal of West Florida High School of Advanced Technology from 2004-2006, now Michael Johnson is being transferred to Escambia High School. This will mark his third administrative move, beginning at Booker T. Washington High School as an Administrative Dean, then to West Florida High School as Assistant Principal, and soon to become an Escambia Gator. His new job is part of an 1800+ student population, with a 3.2 Million dollar construction project underway. Both schools received B's (B.T. Washington High School) and A's (West Florida High School). Currently, public schools in Escambia county have over 43 African Americans with 4.0 or higher Grade Point Averages!! We would like to see more HBCU's come to Pensacola to recruit our scholars and athletes. Also, one of Michael's AAU Boys Basketball teams will be going to Arkansas for the National Championship in July. Look for Team Northwest Florida!! Go Sharks!! BROWSER CONFIGURATION June 9, 2006 Webmasters To ensure that things work correctly on our site, it is imperative that your browser configuration is correct. Click on "Tools", "Pop-up Blocker", "Pop-up Blocker settings", then add "http://theferridayjohnsons.com" (no quotation marks) to the list of allowed sites for pop-ups. We know they're annoying and we try to keep them to a minimum. Nevertheless, there may be times when we use them. ANOTHER GRADUATE June 1, 2006 We just received word that Jake Johnson's son, Kevin, graduated from high school today. Way to go Kevin. Forge ahead. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!April 24, 2006 Thanks be to God for all things. Congratulations to all 2006 graduates. Tiffany M. Jones with a graduate degree from Tulane University, Ernest E. Jones III from Caddo Magnet High School, and Jeanise M. Frazier with a Law Degree from Hofstra University School of Law. Love you, Leslie Jones, Shreveport HOT NEWSch 15, 2006 Michael Johnson Jr. has released his first CD / Album. Go to the 'Links' page. ****ANNOUNCEMENT**** It's a birthday party!!!!!!! "Celebrating 100 years of Life" Ms. Elidee "DD" Lewis March 25, 2006 @ 3:00 pm. Doty Road Neighborhood Center 109 Doty Road, Ferriday, Louisiana RSVP by March 20, 2006 Call (318) 757-2698 This is something that very few experience. Her actual birthday is March 26. If you can't attend the party, send your cards and well wishes. Surprise Wedding We've been ambushed!! James Benny Johnson, Jr., and fiancé, Kiana, were married on New Years day. Reception plans coming soon. Congratulations nephew. NOTICEember 21, 2005 The family of Willard D. Johnson invite you to join them in a Rosary at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 22nd at the Inglewood Park Mortuary. Mrs. Anita Robinson will be leading us in prayer. Form Message We are reflecting with Joy on the beautiful sharing we had in Natchez and Ferriday at the Johnson Reunion-March, 05. While most of us wondered around the old home place, Nan and Donna talked with Willard as he sat in the truck. They remembered that as we talked this week. I particularly remember when Willard, Louis Jr., and the crew were little fellows and at home or our house in Monroe or at Momma Jennie's place, Willard would often get out of sight. He would be found hiding behind a door or under a bed, being so shy and I think rather sensitive. He could draw pictures too. To the entire immediate family of my first cousin Willard, I thank God for loaning us such a unique person as he. Our love and prayers come to you as sincerely as possible. In Christ, Leslie & the Jones, Jean & family, Betty & family, Linda & family. Top of page	Funeral Arrangements for Willard D. Johnson December 18, 2005 Viewing: Thursday, December 22, 2005, Inglewood Park Mortuary (Manchester side). 3pm - 8pm. Funeral Services: Inglewood Park Cemetery, Grace Chapel (Florence side). Friday, December 23, 2005, 10 am. 720 E. Florence Ave. Inglewood, CA 90301 Sad NewsDecember 16, 2005 We just received word from California that family member Willard D. Johnson passed away some time between last night and this morning. More details forthcoming. Form Message September 1, 2005 Leslie Jones What a Friend we have in JESUS. ALL OUR SINS AND GRIEF'S TO BEAR. WHAT A PRIVILEGE TO CARRY. Everything to God in PRAYER. Love to everyone who reads these words. I thank God for lives spared and hope that we move on in His name to the next plans He has for us. We in Shreveport are happy to report that Tiffany, Leslie Faye, Chloe' and nine members of her friends family from Port Sulfur and another made it to Shreveport all before the flood waters came in. If any of the family comes here we will share whatever we need to. Tell cousin Paul I've met Leneir and we hope to see him soon. With two jobs and a girl friend in a new place, you don't have much extra time. SMILE!!! Leslie SPECIAL Message September 1, 2005 Cousin JAKE JOHNSON of Little Rock, Arkansas wants family members affected by the hurricane to know that he has room for four (4). If interested, please go to the Reunion page and submit information on the form at the bottom of the page. I'll reply with his contact information. Way to go Jake!! Message from Bobby September 1, 2005 We are okay in Pensacola at Michaels home for now. We are in need but do not want anyone to send anything that they can't afford. Whatever is sent will be paid back as soon as we can get back to normal. Any help is greatly appreciated. Your thoughts and prayers are a blessing. BJ, my two stepsons, Ryan and Brandon, are with me. Aaron, my son, is OK at school in Texas, Brittany had already started back at LSU so she is OK too. Baton Rouge is a refuge for all New Orleanians for now. BJ and I will try to secure a temporary apartment there as soon as we can until we can figure out something else while rebuilding our home, and so I can work again. That may be sometime in the next two months. I hope. God bless you all and thank you for your love and help. Bobby Johnson Email Message August 31, 2005 Greetings to all of you! This is such a wonderful tool of communication! We communicated in the past (I'm Aunt Inell's neice who lives in Atlanta) - Sharon. I'm also asking all of your prayers for my sister (Mavis), her daughter (Angela), my brother (Oliver) and his family, and many cousins and friends. They also lived New Orleans East and lost their homes and all of their belongings. They are in Natchez, Mississippi, at my parents' home. (Mavis told me that Paul Johnson was also in Natchez at our cousin Dorothy Matthews' home). Thanks again for sending me your emails. Sharon Evans "Be strong and of a good courage..." - Joshua 1:6 Jasmine in Korea July 30, 2005 If you've been staying on top of things on our website, you know that Bobby Johnson's daughter, Jasmine, graduated from Mississippi State with a double degree in International Business and Language. She's now in Korea with an 18 month contract to teach U.S. bound college students and business people the English language and culture. Please follow this link to view some recent pictures from Korea. When prompted, select "Run" and allow time for the pictures to load. Form Message July 25, 2005 Greetings fam.......... my name is Edwin T. Williams son of Vina T. Johnson-Williams, (Louis Johnson daughter); Papa Thedo's great grandson; The site is "FANTASTIC" reach back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOWARD AND RENIE ON THE MOVE
June 30, 2006
Webmasters

We just returned from a 10 day jaunt from Cerritos, CA to Crossville, TN moving the last of Howard's furniture. He and wife, Renie, are on their way to Tennessee now.

NOTE: You'll notice several names on the Family Tree page that are not linked to a personal page. With very few exceptions, it's because we don't have a photo. We'd prefer new and recent individual photos rather than trying to crop one from another picture (keep in mind that I lost several pictures when I had to reinstall Windows). Also, there are still those that don't have computer access. So, if you've got a photo of some of the missing family members, please send it in.

Okay ya'll....just wanted to let you know that we're back at it and we'll keep buggin' everyone until we reach our goal of MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION.

TRANSFER FOR MICHAEL
June 12, 2006
Michael Johnson

After working as Assistant Principal of West Florida High School of Advanced Technology from 2004-2006, now Michael Johnson is being transferred to Escambia High School. This will mark his third administrative move, beginning at Booker T. Washington High School as an Administrative Dean, then to West Florida High School as Assistant Principal, and soon to become an Escambia Gator. His new job is part of an 1800+ student population, with a 3.2 Million dollar construction project underway. Both schools received B's (B.T. Washington High School) and A's (West Florida High School). Currently, public schools in Escambia county have over 43 African Americans with 4.0 or higher Grade Point Averages!! We would like to see more HBCU's come to Pensacola to recruit our scholars and athletes.

Also, one of Michael's AAU Boys Basketball teams will be going to Arkansas for the National Championship in July. Look for Team Northwest Florida!! Go Sharks!!

BROWSER CONFIGURATION
June 9, 2006
Webmasters

To ensure that things work correctly on our site, it is imperative that your browser configuration is correct. Click on "Tools", "Pop-up Blocker", "Pop-up Blocker settings", then add "http://theferridayjohnsons.com" (no quotation marks) to the list of allowed sites for pop-ups. We know they're annoying and we try to keep them to a minimum. Nevertheless, there may be times when we use them.

ANOTHER GRADUATE
June 1, 2006

We just received word that Jake Johnson's son, Kevin, graduated from high school today. Way to go Kevin. Forge ahead.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!April 24, 2006

Thanks be to God for all things. Congratulations to all 2006 graduates. Tiffany M. Jones with a graduate degree from Tulane University, Ernest E. Jones III from Caddo Magnet High School, and Jeanise M. Frazier with a Law Degree from Hofstra University School of Law.

Love you,
Leslie Jones, Shreveport

HOT NEWSch 15, 2006

Michael Johnson Jr. has released his first CD / Album. Go to the 'Links' page.

ANNOUNCEMENT
It's a birthday party!!!!!!!

"Celebrating 100 years of Life"
Ms. Elidee "DD" Lewis
March 25, 2006 @ 3:00 pm.
Doty Road Neighborhood Center

109 Doty Road, Ferriday, Louisiana
RSVP by March 20, 2006
Call (318) 757-2698

This is something that very few experience. Her actual birthday is March 26. If you can't attend the party, send your cards and well wishes.

Surprise Wedding

We've been ambushed!! James Benny Johnson, Jr., and fiancé, Kiana, were married on New Years day. Reception plans coming soon. Congratulations nephew.

NOTICEember 21, 2005

The family of Willard D. Johnson invite you to join them in a Rosary at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 22nd at the Inglewood Park Mortuary. Mrs. Anita Robinson will be leading us in prayer.

Form Message

We are reflecting with Joy on the beautiful sharing we had in Natchez and Ferriday at the Johnson Reunion-March, 05. While most of us wondered around the old home place, Nan and Donna talked with Willard as he sat in the truck. They remembered that as we talked this week. I particularly remember when Willard, Louis Jr., and the crew were little fellows and at home or our house in Monroe or at Momma Jennie's place, Willard would often get out of sight. He would be found hiding behind a door or under a bed, being so shy and I think rather sensitive. He could draw pictures too. To the entire immediate family of my first cousin Willard, I thank God for loaning us such a unique person as he. Our love and prayers come to you as sincerely as possible. In Christ, Leslie & the Jones, Jean & family, Betty & family, Linda & family.

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Funeral Arrangements for Willard D. Johnson
December 18, 2005

Viewing: Thursday, December 22, 2005, Inglewood Park Mortuary (Manchester side).
3pm - 8pm.
Funeral Services: Inglewood Park Cemetery, Grace Chapel (Florence side). Friday, December 23, 2005, 10 am.

720 E. Florence Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301

Sad NewsDecember 16, 2005

We just received word from California that family member Willard D. Johnson passed away some time between last night and this morning. More details forthcoming.

Form Message
September 1, 2005
Leslie Jones

What a Friend we have in JESUS. ALL OUR SINS AND GRIEF'S TO BEAR. WHAT A PRIVILEGE TO CARRY. Everything to God in PRAYER. Love to everyone who reads these words. I thank God for lives spared and hope that we move on in His name to the next plans He has for us. We in Shreveport are happy to report that Tiffany, Leslie Faye, Chloe' and nine members of her friends family from Port Sulfur and another made it to Shreveport all before the flood waters came in. If any of the family comes here we will share whatever we need to. Tell cousin Paul I've met Leneir and we hope to see him soon. With two jobs and a girl friend in a new place, you don't have much extra time. SMILE!!!

Leslie

SPECIAL Message
September 1, 2005

Cousin JAKE JOHNSON of Little Rock, Arkansas wants family members affected by the hurricane to know that he has room for four (4). If interested, please go to the Reunion page and submit information on the form at the bottom of the page. I'll reply with his contact information. Way to go Jake!!

Message from Bobby
September 1, 2005

We are okay in Pensacola at Michaels home for now. We are in need but do not want anyone to send anything that they can't afford. Whatever is sent will be paid back as soon as we can get back to normal. Any help is greatly appreciated. Your thoughts and prayers are a blessing.

BJ, my two stepsons, Ryan and Brandon, are with me. Aaron, my son, is OK at school in Texas, Brittany had already started back at LSU so she is OK too. Baton Rouge is a refuge for all New Orleanians for now. BJ and I will try to secure a temporary apartment there as soon as we can until we can figure out something else while rebuilding our home, and so I can work again. That may be sometime in the next two months. I hope. God bless you all and thank you for your love and help.

Bobby Johnson

Email Message
August 31, 2005

Greetings to all of you!

This is such a wonderful tool of communication! We communicated in the past (I'm Aunt Inell's neice who lives in Atlanta) - Sharon. I'm also asking all of your prayers for my sister (Mavis), her daughter (Angela), my brother (Oliver) and his family, and many cousins and friends. They also lived New Orleans East and lost their homes and all of their belongings. They are in Natchez, Mississippi, at my parents' home. (Mavis told me that Paul Johnson was also in Natchez at our cousin Dorothy Matthews' home).

Thanks again for sending me your emails.

Sharon Evans
"Be strong and of a good courage..." - Joshua 1:6

Jasmine in Korea
July 30, 2005

If you've been staying on top of things on our website, you know that Bobby Johnson's daughter, Jasmine, graduated from Mississippi State with a double degree in International Business and Language. She's now in Korea with an 18 month contract to teach U.S. bound college students and business people the English language and culture. Please follow this link to view some recent pictures from Korea. When prompted, select "Run" and allow time for the pictures to load.

Form Message
July 25, 2005

Greetings fam..........
my name is Edwin T. Williams son of Vina T. Johnson-Williams, (Louis Johnson daughter); Papa Thedo's great grandson; The site is "FANTASTIC"
reach back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!