Anthony Joseph "Zorro" Johnson

Celebration of Life for Anthony Johnson

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." (Revelation 21:4)

Anthony Johnson was born on June 20, 1956, to the late Elder Rev. Dr. F. J. Johnson and the late Elouise Young Johnson. He died a peaceful death on April 03, 2022, at the Terrebonne General Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Elder Rev. Dr. Floria J. Johnson; his mother, 1st lady Elouise Young Johnson; grandparents, Clarence and Julia Clay Young, Abraham and Philomena Johnson; brothers, Rev. Dr. Joseph Johnson, Jr., Abraham Johnson, & Leonard Johnson; sister, Cynthia Borne; uncles and aunts, Clarence (Maxine) Young, Jr., Edward (Everleana) Young, Alice Geason, Norris (Rosa) Johnson, Sr., Ernestine (Alvin) Kelly, Sr., Florestine (Roy) Sr., Lucille (Odell) Lumar, Sr., Millian Johnson, Ester Rainey; mother-in-law, Evelyn Antonio; and father-in-law, Alexander Isacc.

Survivors include his loving wife, Mable Ann Johnson; children, Anthony Antonio (Crystal White Antonio), Raquita Antonio, Crystal Johnson; 12 grandkids; sister and brother-in-laws, Sharla (Cornell) Howard, Carol (Tony) Morris, Judy Isaac, Antoinette Antonio, Angela Antonio, Nathaniel (Donald) Antonio, Joseph Antonio, Harold (Lisa) Antonio, and Alexander (Myra) Antonio.

His brother, Raymond (Minister Gloria) Johnson; sisters, Minister Maryann Armant (Ivy), Dianne J. Terry of Edgard, LA, Pastor Rose Grant (Bishop Micheal Grant) of Winnsboro, LA; his Aunt 1st Lady Ledger Smith (Pastor Willie Smith), Providence #1 Baptist Church Laplace, LA; sisters-in-laws, Dianne Allen Johnson of Laplace, LA and Claudia Johnson of Luling, LA; brother-in-law, Roy Michael Borne of Webster, TX, a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Anthony was baptized at an early age by the late Rev. C. A. Washington, at New Jerusalem Baptist in Edgard, LA.

Anthony graduated from Second Ward High School on May 20, 1976, then attended Southern University for 2 years. Anthony then graduated and received his certification as a Carpenter and Pipe Fitter from River Parishes Vocational Technical School, Reserve, LA on December 19, 1980. He was formerly employed with Brown & Root, Flour Daniels, and H. B. Zachary as a carpenter and pipe fitter.

Anthony was a loving and caring person. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was very involved in providing care to his elderly mother, the late 1st Lady Elouise Johnson.

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Ephesians 6:12)

"I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand" (John 10:28)

"Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart."(Psalms 37:4)

The memories of Anthony Johnson will always be cherished eternally by all his family, loved ones, and close friends.

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing," (Timothy 4:6-8)

Services for Anthony will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 152 E. 6th St., Edgard, LA 70049 at 11am. Viewing will begin at 10am. Interment to follow at New Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.

"When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory become a TREASURE!"

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