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In Memoriam
Pastor I.J. Johnson
Rev. I.J. Johnson celebrated his Eternal Birthday at 90
years of age, as he departed this life on May 4th, 2018. He
began his tenure as a pastor at the tender age of 19. Rev.
Johnson served 62 years as founder and pastor of the St.
Mark Missionary Baptist Church. His years of unwavering
service made him one of the longest-tenured pastors in the
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Originally from Troy, AL, Pastor Johnson moved to the Toledo
area in the mid-fifties; where he organized the St. Mark
Baptist Church, at 1419 N. Detroit Ave., also known as Rev.
I.J. Johnson Way. Bringing hundreds to Christ, He ministered
not only to his church, but advocated and secured jobs for
countless people seeking employment, so that they were able
to support their families. Pastor Johnson met the love of
his life; Betty Rae Johnson and they were married on August
26, 1958.In addition to winning souls for Christ, Pastor
Johnson has nurtured and mentored a number of ministers in
the Northwest Ohio area and across the States. He never
tired of preaching the gospel and spreading the Word of God.
Services were as follows: Friday, May 11, 2018, 12:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m., "The Viewing" at St. Mark Baptist Church. Friday,
May 11, 2018 – 7:00 p.m., "Celebration of Life Service" at
Indiana Baptist Church, John Roberts, DMin, Pastor and
Officiant.Saturday, May 12, 2018 – 10:00 a.m., "Wake" and
11:00 a.m. "Funeral" at St. Mark Baptist Church, Pastor
Charles Jones, of Christian Temple, Officiant.
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