Archie Johnson's Obituary
Archie Lee Johnson, 70, of Decatur departed this life Sunday, May 19th, 2013 in his home.
Archie was born Oct. 16th, 1942 in Perthshire, MS to the union of Jim and Lizzie Mae Johnson. He moved to Decatur in 1950 where he was raised by his brother and sister-in-law Will and Roosevelt Patrick-Johnson. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1962 and was a member of the basket ball team that won the school's only State Championship. After graduating, he joined the United States Army and actively served for 4 years. In 1966, he would meet and later marry the love of his life Emma Jean Cooper.
He leaves, not to mourn, but to cherish his memory his wife of 46 years Emma Jean. Sons Derek (Kelly) Cooper of Danville, IL; John Johnson of Decatur, IL; and DeRitchie Johnson of St. Louis, MO. Daughters Miranda Cooper, and Liashawn (Sedrick Sr.) Cunningham of Decatur, IL. Adopted daughter Carla Harper of Chicago, IL; 1 brother Frenchie Johnson of Decatur, IL, 1 sister Arletha Johnson of Gunnison, MS. Special nephew Lloyd Johnson of Decatur, IL, special friend Morrie Ford, 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grand children, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, and friends.
A special thank you to Dr. Sebastien S. Kairouz, and Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois for all their care and compassion they devoted to Archie.
Services to celebrate Archie's life will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013 at Church of the Living God Temple #1 PGT, 1915 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Visitation will take place 1 hour before the service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family of Archie Johnson has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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