Royal Johnson Jr.

Royal Napolean Johnson, Jr. entered into rest on July 31, 2015 at the age of 66. He was born on Feb. 4, 1949 to the late Rev. Royal Johnson, Sr. and Berniece Hays Johnson in Cuero, Texas. He served his county in the U.S. Army and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

 

Royal is survived by his stepmother Eura Johnson, his daughter Sunee Johnson and brothers Michael W. Johnson, Sr., Rev. Ronnie L. Johnson, Sr., and Samuel W. Johnson, Sr. (Belinda); his sisters Linda D. Martin, Gilda R. Spencer (Neal), Clara E. Johnson, Terry A. Rosemona (Kerrick), and Nicole L. Mansfield (Tony). He is also survived by three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; his aunts Mercedee Brawley (Clyde), Earline Coleman (Jessie Lee), Cary Gifford and Audrey Mae Johnson; and his long-time companion Lillian Barnett Jackson.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents Raphael and Naomi Johnson, his uncles Rev. Johnell Johnson and L.E. Johnson; and his brother Larry Johnson.

 

Funeral services will be held on Aug. 8 at L.E. Meador Encampment Grounds at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ronnie L. Johnson, Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Nobles Cemetery with military honors from Ft. Sam Houston. To leave a comforting message, or to share a fond memory, please visit www.heritagefuneralhome.org.