OBITUARY
Wilbert Johnson, 52, formerly of Villa Ridge, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2009. He was born July 30, 1956 to Raymond and Rosie Johnson (both deceased). Growing up, Wilbert enjoyed fishing with his brothers and sisters and hunting wild game that he would prepare for family and friends. Wilbert graduated at the top of his class from West Kentucky State in Paducah, Kentucky.
Wilbert met his loving wife Delores (Shepherd) Johnson while a member of Southeast Apostolic Mission Church. They married on April 6, 1985 and he became a son to her parents, Elder D. Otis and Ruby Shepherd; and brother to Daniel Shepherd; Vanessa (Shepherd) Anthony; Yvonne (Donald) Crockett; and Victoria (Jamie) Carter.
Each morning Delores would awaken to hear Wilbert gently whisper,
Wilber Was always number one in my Book.
I am going to miss you Wilber. John Beasley Brother Mason.
Delores your memories of Wilbert will forever be close to you in spirit and always in your heart. Know that our loving God is watching over you. We pray that God gives you the strength and guides you in this difficult time. “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
With heartfelt condolences from Pat, Whitney & Terrance Harrell
To the Johnson family we offer our condolence and prayers in this hour of your sorrow. Our heartfelt prayer for you is that God will grant His comfort and His consolation.
Psalms 29:11
The Lord will give strength unto his people.
With all our Love
Leroda & Angela Robinson
I am so sorry for your loss. Wilbert was a good friend. Please read Rev.21, 1-4 for comfort.
I'm very sorry for your loss. Wilbert is a great man. Just knowing Wilbert made me a better person. I worked with Wilbert for many years. Through conversation he told me of his family on many occasions. He also told me of his love of Christ. I belive Wilbert is in heaven. I will miss him. Jim Gadrim
To The Family and Friends of Wilbert Johnson:
First, I would like to send my condolences to each and every one of you. Although we are not acquainted with one another, we all know what it feels like to lose a loved one to the enemy death. I’m sure that some of you are overwhelmed with sadness and that only shows that death is unnatural. Death was never supposed to be a part of life.
Our Heavenly Father feels the pain that you are going through. He promises that the day is soon to come in which he will wipe the tears of sorrow from our eyes forever and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:3-5) He also promises that all those in the memorial tombs (graves) will hear his voice and come out. (John 5:28, 29)
Until his words are fulfilled may each of you continue to take comfort in him.