Emmett Johnson

Mr. Emmett Johnson was born December 27, 1940 in Mayersville, Mississippi, the son of Mary and Harry Johnson. God called his name to be with him on Sunday, April 19, 2020 after sharing him with us for 79 years.

Emmett was a member of Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church and retired from General Motors Grey Iron Foundry. Emmett and Carolyn had a heart for children and they both served as foster parents for thirty years, providing a safe haven for many children. He loved gazing out the window and spending time with his wife and grandchildren.

Emmett was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Harry Johnson; ten sisters, Sarah McMiller, Annette Dean, Bertha Warner, Amanda Addison, Louise McCullum, Willie Mae Brown, Letha English, Ethel Mae Johnson, Lillie Mae Shaw and Azailean Barnes; three brothers, Robert Johnson, James and Leroy Warner; one grandchild, E’Zaveeon Ray.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of thirty years, Carolyn Johnson; two daughters, Latina (Vel) Smith, Saginaw, Michigan, Latrise (Chris) Dyser, Midlothian, Texas; one son, Phil Ray Jr., Saginaw, Michigan; seven grandchildren, Jaida Smith, Tunisia Smith, Antrovel Smith Jr., Jonathan Ray, all of Saginaw, Michigan, Phil Ray III, Atlanta, Georgia, Ava and Ellis Dyser, Midlothian, Texas; one sister, Gloria Finch, Saginaw, Michigan; a host of brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family of Emmett Johnson acknowledges with sincere appreciation the many comforting messages, calls, prayers and other expressions of kindness. This has given us strength and inspiration during our time of bereavement. Thank you to our family and friends. We would also like to thank Ivan E. Phillips and the staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.

Due to State of Michigan restrictions regarding COVID- 19, a private service will be held. If anyone would like to extend a gift of love to the family, please contact us at raytrise@yahoo.com on where to send. Obituaries will be mailed out to family and friends. Thank you so much, the Johnson Family.

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