Nelson Napoleon Johnson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Nelson Napoleon Johnson (Greensboro, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on February 9, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nelson Napoleon Johnson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Zelma Blanche Thorne Johnson and James Ransom Johnson; his stepmother Elizabeth Brown (Johnson); and his siblings, Genotre (Jean), Edward (Sonny), James (Mac), Alice, Valerie (Birdie) and Alma (Mickey).
He is survived by: his daughters, Akua Johnson Matherson and Ayodele Samori Johnson; his wife Joyce Johnson of Richmond; his grandchildren, Alise Jamill Matherson and Nelson Josiah Samori Johnson of Greensboro, NC; his brothers, Ivan P. Johnson (Mary) of Littleton, NC and Simon S. Johnson (Dollean) of Winston-Salem, NC; his siblings-in-law, Elizabeth M. Johnson of Littleton, NC and Herbert Hobson of Greensboro, NC; and his stepsister Linda Brown of Roanoke Rapids, NC. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended relatives.
Viewing was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Cassie Coote Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (909 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401). Visitation was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church (408 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
