Earl Johnson Obituary
The family of Earl Johnson of Kenner, Louisiana announces his passing on November 1, 2026. Earl, born on June 21, 1927 in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earl Johnson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnny Johnson and Lizzie Ida Cummings; his wife Virginia Geneva Everson Johnson; his children, Germaine Shears, Shelia Nash, Liz Everson and Earl Everson; and his siblings, Dorothy J. Woods, Helen J. Joseph, Barbara J. Briggs, John Johnson, Alphonse Johnson and James Newman.
He is survived by: his children, Dean McDowell, Earline Bailey, Sherwanda Johnson, Noel E. Payton (Wiley) and Shawn Johnson (LaTanya); his granddaughter Jamie Noquelle Everson; and his niece Rosalind Henderson. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins.
Viewing was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Pilgrim Baptist Church (2114 Reverend Richard Wilson Dr, Kenner, LA 70062). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
