Garth B. Johnson

GARTH BERNARD JOHNSON was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 29, 1950 to the late Marion White-Martin and Norris Bernard Johnson. He quietly entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 1, 2007 Garth never married and never had any children. Garth’s parents called him “Baby Brother”. This nickname followed him all of his life. Both of his parents and his grandparents Albert and Bessie Chase-White and the oldest of his twin sisters Norrline T. Johnson-Lee preceded Baby Brother in death.Garth was the second oldest son of eight siblings. His siblings called him “Baby Brother”. His family and friends were fortunate to have him as a part of our lives. Baby Brother was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools. He attended Robert T. Wilson Elementary School #142 and Charles Hamilton Houston Middle School #181. He graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in 1971. Immediately after his high school graduation, he enrolled in Coppin State University and graduated in 1975 where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in History.In 1973, Garth pledged into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, while attending Coppin State University. He made numerous friends as Fraternity Brothers. His Fraternity Brothers had a great deal of respect for his knowledge, skills and abilities. His mentor, friend and Fraternity Line Brother Ronald Pete Allen was the last Fraternity Brother to speak with him before his expiration.In 1976, Garth became sick and was unable to work. He remained sick until the day he passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Sara Bright of Baltimore, Maryland provided care for him during his sickly years. May God bless both of you for your great work. Thank You, both of you! Garth was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and fraternity brother. This is for you Baby Brother: You never said I am leaving, you never said goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. In our hearts you hold a place, and that no one else will ever replace! We will hold our memories of you in our hearts until we depart.Garth Bernard Johnson, “Baby Brother,” is survived by his sisters, Veronica Dawn Martin-Queen-Clayton and her family, Bernadette Collins and her family, Morrline T. Johnson-Harden and her family, Paulette T. Johnson-Carter and her family of Baltimore, Maryland, Princess Johnson and her family of Delaware and Norris Michael Johnson (his only and oldest brother of Baltimore, Maryland) and his family. His aunt also survives him, Georgette White Boykin and her sons, Lonnie Dixon of Aurora, Colorado, Wayne Boykin, Gary Boykin, Joseph Boykin and Kenny Boykin who preceded him in death. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive Garth Bernard Johnson “Baby Brother.”

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Garth B. Johnson

December 29, 1950 - September 1, 2007