Deacon Algenor Sterling Johnson

The Life & Legacy of Algenor Sterling Johnson Algenor “Sterling'' Johnson departed this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was born in Richmond, VA to Bishop Algenor Johnson and the late Mother Edith Allen on September 14, 1950. He attended Henrico County Public Schools, graduating in June of 1969; He was drafted into the United States Army as a contentious objector, but served honorably as a medic in the Vietnam War. He married Sharon Denise Williams, daughter of the late. Bishop Melvin Williams, Sr. and Mother Carrie Williams on April 6, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia. Sterling worked for Henrico County Schools for a number of years and retired from Jefferson Bank which is now Wells Fargo Bank after 26 years. Sterling gave his life to Christ at an early age, was baptized in Jesus' name and filled with the precious Spirit of the Holy Ghost. He was an active dedicated member of City of Refuge (Sandston), VA) and the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. throughout his life. He served the Lord humbly and in many capacities. Sterling began praying for his home church at the age of 17 and ultimately became the organist and vocalist for the COOLJC, VA Northern Diocese and State of VA. Sterling is known for having mentored many notable Christian musicians within the organization; their success due in part to his willingness to share his gift. Beyond his musicianship, Sterling was a longstanding member of the ABYPU; he was a part of the COOLJC International Union of Deacons. He was a Trustee, a member to children after school and drove the Church van for the missionaries, the elderly and widows at City of Refuge. Sterling is preceded in death by his mother, Edith Allen Johnson, his brother Bernard L. Johnson and sister in love Dellawenda Williams. Sterling is survived by his devoted wife, Elder Sharon Johnson; children, Elder Algenor Jermaine (Yavonda) and Nicholas Lamont (Sheri); father Bishop Algenor Johnson; grandchildren, Jessica LeAnne, Justin Isaiah, and Laila Denise; siblings, Brenda Wallace (Willie) Bishop Roy Johnson (Viola);mother-in-love, Mother Carrie Williams; sisters and brother-in-love, Elder Sandra Whitehead (Larry), Bishop Melvin Williams,Jr.,Deacon Philandus Williams, Elder Nanora Westbrook, Marsha Johnson; and a host of extended family and friends, among them a devoted aunt, Gladys Cotman.

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Deacon Algenor Sterling Johnson

September 14, 1950 - March 5, 2019