Ernest Johnson

Ernest Johnson was born on September 14, 1934, in Chesterfield, South Carolina to Henry Bob Johnson and Mary Ellen Hinson – Johnson who preceded him in death. Ernest was the oldest of four boys from this union. Ernest was educated in DC Public Schools where he graduated from Cardoza High School. Ernest accepted Jesus as his personal savior while attending Rehoboth Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.

Ernest enlisted in the United States Air force where he served for four years as a codebreaker with an honorable discharge. Ernest continued his Federal Government service working for the United States Postal service for thirty-five years.

Ernest had a passion for sports and education. He was very athletic. Also, he competed in the Penn Relays in Pennsylvania. He was a quiet and private person but enjoyed his family.

Ernest Johnson exchanged time abruptly with eternity on February 13, 2023, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. His memory is cherished by his wife, Bennie L Johnson, his children Andrea R. Johnson, Kelvin A. Johnson and Darwin E Johnson (deceased). His brother John Johnson (Rose) and family, Larry Johnson (deceased) (Yoshiko) and family and brother Vernard Johnson (deceased).

Ernest is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.