Reginald Oliver Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

In Loving Memory Reginald "Reggie" Oliver Johnson, the oldest of three children, was born on March 15, 1918 in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Lorenzo Johnson and Elizabeth Gardner Johnson. "Reggie", as he was known by family and friends, was an intellectual who was always eager to engage in conversations, especially on many social issues. For those who had the honor to know Reggie, found him to be articulate, expressive and well read. He was a pleasant gentleman who was committed to love and devotion to his fellow man. "Reggie was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Fourth Baptist Church throughout his life. He truly had a great love for his church family. Reggie attended George Mason Elementary School and graduated from Armstrong High School (Class of 1935). He furthered his education at Virginia Union University where he majored in the field of Chemistry. Upon completing his education at Virginia Union, Reggie enlisted into the United States Army in 1942 and was given an honorable discharge in 1945. Upon completion of his duties in the Army, Reggie was employed as a Clerk at the United States Post Office (Brook Road) where he retired after serving more than 40 years. Reggie was married to the late Veronica Davis Johnson. To this union, one child was born, Rita Johnson. Reggie was preceded in death by his devoted sister, Elizabeth Johnson Hood and son-in-law, William "Billy" Russo. He is survived by his loving daughter, Rita Johnson Russo; caring grandson, Jamiell Johnson (Natiqua); three great-grandchildren, Keyana Adams (Joey), Jaimell A. Johnson Jr. and Amiyah R. Perkins; great great-granddaughter, Scarlette Joan Adams; sister, Phyllis Johnson Davis; nephew, Marvin L. Jones; niece, Dianne Davis Shofner (Samuel); two great-nieces, Valerie Davis Scott and Anita Davis; his special friends and caretakers, Holbert Top Care Assistant Living (among them, Corlene Lucas and Cindy Hickman). Reggie enjoyed top-rated care during his last fourteen years as a resident at Holbert Top Care for Assistant Living, owned and managed by Mrs. Corlene Lucas. In addition to his physical care, Reggie always received an abundance of compassion, love and respect by the staff in that home. Reggie is also survived by his church family at Fourth Baptist Church; a host of other relatives and friends.

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Reginald Oliver Johnson

March 15, 1918 - July 5, 2017