Layla Absalon
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How Dead said my name
I don’t think he ever got my name right, it’s always been Lee-la 🤣❤️
In loving memory of
Ezell Melvin Johnson
May 15, 1936 – October 18, 2007
Lived 71 years
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Also known as Dead or Ezell Melvin “Fox” Johnson
Life story
Husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend to many.
A dedicated card player…even if it was possibly cheating sometimes lol.
He was always someone who was the life of the party and would light up a room with his humor. He was known by his black kangol that he wore ever so flawlessly and his unique head of hair.
He may no longer be earth side with us, but memories of his storytelling, watching him interact with family, and loving smile will forever remain.
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Family milestones in gold, history for context
1936
Born May 15
1936
Ezell Melvin Johnson was born in Frenchmans Bayou, Arkansas
1939
Ezell was 3 when "The Wizard of Oz" opened in theaters
1942
Ezell was 6 when Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas"
1951
Ezell was 15 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS
1956
Dead welcomed his 1st child, Jeanette Shempemba Johnson
1957
Dead welcomed his 2nd child, Melvin Johnson
1963
Dead welcomed his 3rd child, Yolanda “Michelle” Johnson
1964
Dead welcomed his 4th child, Barbara “Bobbie” Johnson
1964
Ezell was 28 when President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act
1965
Dead welcomed his 5th child, Anthony Johnson
1970
Dead welcomed his 6th child, Felicia “Lee” Johnson
1975
Dead welcomed his 7th child, Shannon Johnson
1976
Ezell was 40 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1982
Ezell was 46 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1998
Ezell was 62 when Google was founded
2001
Ezell was 65 when Apple introduced the iPod
2007
Passed away October 18, age 71
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Links
Facebook - Celebrating 9 Years of Ezell Johnson facebook.com/share/v/kxAMVhbsafxLocVN/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Facebook - Bobbie’s Father’s Day Postfacebook.com/share/8Wgw8aCrxiuKgJiB/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Facebook - Nana’s anniversary post for Deadfacebook.com/share/34K3UNtjeqafD197/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Facebook - Bobbie’s tribute post for Deadfacebook.com/share/HqKbnH7srE6hivLG/?mibextid=WC7FNe
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