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James Earl "Diesel" Johnson

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James Johnson Obituary

James Earl "Diesel" Johnson WASHINGTON, PA - Entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 10, 2014; Mr. James Earl "Diesel" Johnson. Residence: Washington, PA, formerly of Charleston SC. "Diesel" was a graduate of Bonds-Wilson High School and a former NFL Defensive Back for the Cincinnati Bengals. Condolences may be sent to the family at dickersonmortuary.net James "Diesel" is resting peacefully in the care and comfort of DICKERSON MORTUARY, LLC. "Where Service Is the Key" 4700 Rivers Avenue North Charleston SC 29405 Phone: (843) 718-0144. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2014.

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Your Grand neice

Sonia Johnson

February 4, 2014

Harriet Jones-Elder

January 22, 2014

To the Johnson and Doctor families, it saddened me to hear of James' passing. Please take comfort in knowing that this is merely a transition. James and I were in the class of 1964. He was well liked. I will keep you in prayer before our father, All Mighty God. Harriet Jones Elder

Naomi Grayer Robinson

January 17, 2014

To the Johnson and Doctor families. Just know that God is too wise to make a mistake. He saw that Diesel was ready for his journey home so he dispatched an Angel to bring him home. Remember weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.

January 17, 2014

To the family:From the bottom of my heart I would like to I offer my condolences.

Love you all always Vickie Patterson St Paul AME.Wash, Pa

Raymond Pure

January 17, 2014

My sincere and heart-felt condolences are expressed to the family at this time of sorrow. My fondest memories of our time together, left me feeling safe as "Diesel" was my school bus driver. May God bless and keep the family safe and healthy.

L Annette Van Hannegeyn

January 17, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Annette Generette Van Hannegeyn and family

Rev/Dr. Alex Capers, Sr.

January 17, 2014

To the Johnson and Doctor Families,
My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May The Peace of God keep your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus. Bonds-Wilson Class of '64

VON BELLAMY-BLAND

January 17, 2014

To great person and a "VERY SPECIAL FRIEND". I'LL Remember the GREAT TIMES. TO YOUR MOM WHO BECAME VERY SPECIAL TO ME. I'LL LOVE YOU ALWAYS

Braxton Simmons

January 17, 2014

May the winds of Gods great love continue to blow His sweet essence upon you all, to keep you filled with strength as you experience the eternal separation of a love one at this time. GBU.

Claude Williams, Jr

January 16, 2014

May the memories of you in high school and college be forever etched in my heart. GOD BLESS.

Anna Hodges Adams

January 16, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Robert M Nelson

January 16, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Jametta Yvonne Johnson-McKenzie

January 16, 2014

My heartfelt condolences
To the family. Hope you have comfort and peace during this time of sorrow .

Michael Johnson

January 16, 2014

When the heart grieves over what it has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left. your cousins Thelma, Rodney,and Michael Johnson.

Jametta Yvonne Johnson-Mckenzie

January 16, 2014

My heartfelt condolences
To the family. Hope you have Comfort and Peace during this time of sorrow.

Jametta Yvonne Johnson-McKenzie

January 16, 2014

My heartfelt condolences
To the family.

January 16, 2014

As a neighbor, classmate and a close friend of Diesel and the family - I would like to say, that I remember reading somewhere, "That in my father's house, there are many mansions, and if it were not so I would not have told you"
Richard E. Hazel

Bonds-Wilson High School Class of 1964

January 16, 2014

The Bonds-Wilson Class of 1964, would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family during this time. Diesel as know in school I am sure he will be missed greatly by all.The class prayers are with you. Love and Prayers
Sam Hall, President
Pat Lewis, Secretary

Lillie Dowling

January 16, 2014

To the Family you have my deepest sympathy. To Vic and Rev.Doctor love from Lillie

Chicquetta Lee-Fullilove

January 15, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Harrison Brenda

January 15, 2014

To be absent from the body to be prsent with the lord.Sister Harrison and John.

Jimmie Martin

January 15, 2014

R.I.P

George Johnson

January 14, 2014

To The Family: Deisel & I were roomates breifly in Orangeburg,SC and in Atlanta,Ga. He preceded me at Bonds Wilson as well. He was like a big brother to me. It was a pleasure to have known him and to have had his influence in my life. God bless you all.

Missionary & Deacon Alston

January 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Delores King & Evangelist Emily Fickens

January 14, 2014

My prayers are with you in your hour of bereavement may God
Continue to take you through

Joseph & Sharon Bailey

January 13, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Minister & Evangelist Fickens

January 13, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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