Alphonso Johnson

            Mr. Alphonso Johnson, 74, of Brooklyn, New York, formerly of Warren, transitioned to eternal peace on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

            Mr. Johnson was born November 7, 1949 in Shelby, Mississippi, a son of Neil Williams and Dorothy Johnson.  He was a 1967 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School.  He was also certified in barbering and cosmetology.  He had been employed with the City of New York as a Lead Based Inspector for over 20 years, retiring in 2023.  Alphonso enjoyed jazz music, walking his dog, nature and was an avid sports fan, especially the New York Knicks.

            He leaves to mourn his passing, but to celebrate his life and legacy, his mother of Warren; two daughters, Yolanda Daniels of Warren and Jessica N. Johnson of Plantation, Florida; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; his sisters, Renee (Fred) Stringer of Youngstown and Rosemary Johnson (Ronald Williams) of Columbus; his longtime companion, Alissa “Lisa” Webb; his fuzzy friend, Rudy; and a host of family and friends.

            He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Lamar Johnson; son-in-law, Joseph Daniels, Sr.; and man’s best friend, Leo.

            Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church, 235 Highland Ave., SW, Warren, OH 44485.  A celebration of life ceremony will follow at 12:00 noon.

             Ministry of comfort, love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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