Obituary
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Mr. Malcolm A. Johnson of 308 Claremont Street, Petersburg, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at VCU Health Hospital, Richmond Virginia. He was born on September 22, 1964 to Queen E. Johnson and the late Arthur Lee Johnson.
Malcolm joined Bloomfield Baptist Church, Wilsons, Virginia at an early age.
Malcolm was employed and retired from the Federal Correction Institute with 25 years of service. He was known for his love for grilling and then inviting over the whole neighborhood, family and friends. When he was not grilling, he was traveling. He loved to find new places to eat or discover deals and discounts. Malcolm spent many days fishing and bringing home his catch to feed so many neighbors and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Lee Johnson; and one sister, Jawanda Johnson.
Malcolm leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Deloris Edmonds Johnson; and loving mother, Queen E. Johnson, both of Petersburg, Virginia; a daughter, Shantelle Trent (Wayne) of Raleigh, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Ja'Niya, Raegan, and Madison; two sisters, Angela Taylor (Steve) of Petersburg, Virginia and Laverne Thomas (James) of Chesterfield, Virginia; one brother, Wm. Pernell Johnson (Judy) of Dinwiddie, Virginia; great aunt , Nancy Davis of Blackstone, Virginia; three sisters-in-law, Elaine Walker Brown (Mitchell) of Manassas, Virginia, Cassandra Walker of Chesterfield, Virginia and Sharon Walker of Petersburg, Virginia; two brothers-in-law, Sherman Edmonds (Juanita) of Chesterfield, Virginia and Larry Edmonds (Gwen) of Petersburg, Virginia; best friends, Harlow Clark and Bay Claiborne; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Public Viewing for Mr. Malcolm Johnson will be on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, Petersburg, Virginia.
Celebration of Life service for Mr. Malcolm A. Johnson will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Of God In Christ 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Pastor., with Rev. Kim White, Pastor of Bloomfield Baptist Church, Wilsons, Virginia, Officiating, Eulogist. Interment to follow in the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, 750 Page Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God in Christ on the day of the service at 10:45 am.
Masks are required at all visitations and services.
Service may be viewed by Live Stream at
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Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director
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