I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.
Philippians 4:13
Otis Henry Johnson Sr. was born in the
city of Live Oak, Florida, to the Late George
and Beatrice Johnson.
Otis attended Douglas Elementary School
and was a proud "Tigers" graduate of the
Douglas High School Class of 1961.
In 1964, Otis married his high school sweet
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heart, the Late Lillie Mae Wheeler and
relocated his family to Newark, New Jesey.
He was employed at A-P-A Transport Corp.
for 31 years. After retirement, Otis returned
to his home town of Live Oak, Florida. His
legacy continues through the life of his six
children; Sophia G. Johnson (Live Oak, FL),
Otis B. Johnson II (Vanessa) of East Orange,
NJ, Tyrone Johnson (Newark, NJ), Marcus
L. Johnson (The Late Nancy) of West Or
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ange, NJ, Timothy L. Johnson Live Oak, FL)
and Sheila L. Johnson (Live Oak, FL). Otis
also leaves to mourn six grandchildren;
Lance, Dominique (Richard), Tyvonna,
Otis III, Marcus Jr. (Zaniah) and Destiny.
Otis has seven great grandchildren; Lela,
Jeremiah, Abbrielle, Richard, Roman, Otis
IV and Miguel. Otis has one Godson Jo
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seph Wheeler and a host of nieces, neph
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ews, friends, cousins and long time com
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panion Gloria Gresham. Otis H. Johnson Sr.
was the youngest of four siblings; Kirk D.
Johnson (Tampa FL), Joseph Johnson (Live
Oak, FL), Anne Johnson (Newark, NJ) and
George Johnson Jr. (Eleanor) of Bradley, FL