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Randall Johnson Obituary
Johnson, Randall Morris 62, noted educator and prominent musician died suddenly on Friday, July 11, 2003, in Northwestern Hospital, Chicago. Mr. Johnson served as Chairman of the Biological Department, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Dean of Instruction at Kennedy-King College, as well as Dean of Career Programs at Malcolm X College. He retired in 2000. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 19, 2003, in St. John Church-Baptist, 4821 S. Michigan Ave. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., with interment in Burr Oak Cemetery. Mr. Johnson's body will lie in state for viewing in Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc., 4114 S. Michigan Ave., Friday, July 18, 2003, from 2 to 9 p.m. He is survived by his devoted wife, Marva and two children, Terri Allicia and Christopher Leonard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. John Church-Baptist Performing Arts Center, 4821 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 or the Jane Addams Hull House Association West Side Arts Program, 10 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Charlene Guss
July 23, 2003
In 1968, I was a freshman student in Dr. Johnson's honors biology class at Phillips High School. As I write this many of the science lessons and life lessons leap to mind. The knowledge he shared ( and sometime pounded into our heads) made an indelible impression. It was indeed an honor to have been his student.
To the Johnson family: May cherished memories sustain you now and always.
Respectfully,
Charlene A. Guss
Phillips High School, Class of 1972
Avice Nelson
July 21, 2003
I was blessed to have the opportunity sing under the direction of Doctor Johnson. I learned a lot of lessons from him on dealing with people/choirs and patience. I will always treasure his memory in my heart.
Linda Dockery-Knight
July 18, 2003
My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Randall Johnson who was my science teacher at Wendell Phillips High Sshool in the late 60's.
Alice Caldwell
July 18, 2003
I had the privilege of working with Dr. Johnson at Malcolm X College and it was a blessing to know and work with such a kind and thoughtful gentleman. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the family and you will be my prayers. May God bless you.
David Layman
July 18, 2003
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I can't believe this has happened. I can still close my eyes & see the two of us studying the grasshopper for Dr. Rhode's Entomology class at Northern or the two of us going to pick out a diamond ring for a certain young lady.
Jane Cronin-Grand
July 18, 2003
I was fortunate enough to work for Dean Johnson when I was an instructor for the Paramedic Program at Malcolm X College. Not only was Dean Johnson smart, more importantly, he was wise. It was an honor to work for him. My thoughts are with his family. I am forever grateful I knew him. He taught me so much....
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