TRIBUTE TO THE LA TE RE VEREND LEON JOHNSON
WHEREAS, On October 3, 2014, the Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom called Reverend Leon
Johnson to his eternal journey; and ¦ ,,
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Michael Chandler) Alderman ofthe 24th Ward; and
WHEREAS j Rev. Johnson was born in New Orleans to parents Rev. Herbert Leonidas and Rachel Bryant Johson of Sunshine, Louisiana, to a loving; familywith many siblings; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Johnson received a/Bachelor-of-Arts:.•irom-,D^Hard.ymybrsity-and a Bachelor of
Divinity the.University of Chicago, a. Master' s Degree, in Educational Administration from
Nprthwestern University, and completed all-course rt^ for a Master's.Degree iii Educational
Administration and Guidance and Couiiselihg; at^C,^y^iStiafe;;¥niversity and a Master's, Degree in
Philosophy of Religion at Garret Theological ¦¦Seminary and completed 18
hours postgraduate courses in Special Education ai.Nofmcastem Illinois University, Chicago, IL; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Johnson held positiqns.as.Associate P.astqr^and Associate Minister in multiple
parishes,around Illinois and Ohio, served in numerous leadership positions in various riiinister and
pa'stor associations; served as a founding Director of Crystal Fountain Ministries, Inc., was a published
author, and made guest appearances iii variqjis' cqn^egation in'the Southern
Caiifomiar^ Johnson was alsq a public school teacher iii-Daytdn, Ohio, arid Chicago;
WHEREAS; Rev. Johnson's military .service included a tour of duty in Japan with the United States Air force; attending .Sophia University.in Tokyo, Japan and working as,a missionary during his service, arid received multiple c(>mmendations and riie'dals; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Johnson was the recipient-of many awards Mold Award for
Bible.Reading:and'Literahire, Central-State'Mniy.ersity?-s. Sfct^t; Goveiiiment Award for contributing
the riiost.t'6:.theiives.ofCeritral State University's students, arid...
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