Ivy B. Johnson, Jr.

Ivy B. Johnson Jr., aged 74, died 31 August 2007 Ivy was a lifelong resident of Fulton County and the son of Ivy B. & Edna Kimberly Johnson, Sr. of Atlanta., both having preceded him in death. Ivy was a pioneer entrepreneur and well known by his family, friends and business associates as a man who gave of himself to all of those around him. It is no wonder, with Ivy and Norma’s outgoing and charitable personalities, that they chose a profession of making friends and helping others. Norma and Ivy’s lives have for many years been true reflections of their love for their churches, Mt. Paran Church of God, Atlanta and World Harvest Church in Roswell where they have both been longstanding members. Ivy played professional baseball for the Atlanta Crackers in the days of Ponce de Leon Ball Park. He served in the U.S. Army and played football for the Army team. As energetic, enthusiastic and motivating as he was, he will be remembered most for speaking softly, rarely raising his voice, and for his special connection to children. He was always the one to soothe the crying baby. Ivy was a devoted husband, family man, friend and church member. Ivy and Norma used their faith, home environment, living by example and sports to steer their sons and countless others in the right direction. Well done, thou good and faithful servant….Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Matthew 25:21 Ivy is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Norma. Sons and daughter-in-laws: Ivy B. & Gayle Johnson III, Marty & Libby Johnson, Stacy Johnson, Kevin and April Johnson. Grandchildren: Ivy B. Johnson IV, Jennifer (& James) Love, Kalyn, Michael, Miles, Lauren and Nathan Johnson. Great-Grandchildren: Megan Love, Logan Johnson, Abigail Love, Gabriel Love and soon to be born Emily and Bailey Johnson. Sister: Brenda Torbett of Vinings, Ga. Brothers and Sister-in-laws: Billy and Karen Watson and Dr. Donald M. and Jackie Walker. Several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are encouraged to make donations to the Ivy B. Johnson Jr. Memorial Fund at his and Norma’s church to help spread the gospel and do good works for the Lord. World Harvest Church 320 Hardscrabble Road Roswell, Ga. 30075 770.643.9223 Visitation will be at Northside Chapel, 12050 Crabapple Road, Roswell, Georgia 30075 on Sunday evening 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Services will be Tuesday morning, 11:00 a.m., September 4, 2007 from World Harvest Church, 320 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell, Georgia 30075. Honorary Pall Bearers will be life long friends and family members: Arvel Burrell, William Burrell, Gordon A. Watson Jr., Joe McCann, David Watson, Scott Harris, Harry Wicker, Andy Camp, Phillip Bray.

Ivy B. Johnson, Jr.

April 17, 1933 - August 31, 2007