Leroy Johnson

Published 9:47 am Thursday, March 12, 2015

Leroy Johnson died March 5, 2015, in Edwards. He was 51.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Johnson; his sister, Patricia Johnson Bishop; and godfather, Jimmie Lee Simmons.

Survivors include a son, Denzell Johnson; his parents, Gertrude Johnson and Julius Johnson Jr.; two sisters, Brenda Johnson and Zelma Davenport; three brothers, Larry Johnson, Willie Johnson, (Kimberly) and Julius Johnson III, all of Edwards; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family and friends.

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Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 2304 Askew Ferry Road, in Edwards. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday March 13, 2015, at Willis and Sons Funeral Home, 5235 Robinson Road Ext, in Jackson.