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About the DePaul Emeritus Society

DePaul University values its ongoing connections with its faculty and staff retirees, as it values their past contributions to the university’s mission. The DePaul University Emeritus Society was founded in 2008 with the merger of the Staff Emeritus Society and the Emeritus Professors Association. The Society is sponsored by the University’s Office of Mission and Values.

The purpose of the DePaul Emeritus Society is to provide a means for ongoing connection, communication, and socialization between the university and its emeritus faculty and staff, and between individual retirees whose professional lives were for so many years dedicated to university service.

Photos, events, and information of interest to members of the DePaul Emeritus Society will be posted to this blog. Please take a look, add your comment, offer to be an "author" or just enjoy.

Monday, September 27, 2010

In Memoriam - Albert Johnson, Jr.

Albert Johnson, Jr. was born to the union of Albert Johnson, Sr. and Mabell Johnson on September 3, 1938, in York, Alabama.  Albert Jr. was the first of ten children.  He was raised by Laura Johnson, who also had four children.  Albert Jr. was educated in the public school system in York, Alabama.  He confessed Christ at an early age.

Albert Jr. was so excited to start his life that he decided to pursue an informal education and move to Chicago, Illinois, in 1956 for better opportunities.  Albert Jr. started working as a carpenter for DePaul University in 1965.  He found his passion and worked there faithfully for 45 years until he made his transition.  He will be missed by his co-workers and supervisors at DePaul University.

Albert Jr. was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life Geneva Moyer, on February 19, 2003.  With that joining came three children that he loved and helped support.  One son Alfonso was born to this union.  This union was blessed again when Albert Jr. and Geneva opened their home to raise their two granddaughters, Crystal and Phylicia.  Albert Jr. was a true family man.  He made sure that his family was loved, supported and financially taken care of.

Albert started his journey home on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at approximately 6:55 a.m. after courageously battling cancer.  He was proceeded in death by his father Albert Sr.; two brothers, Ed and Michael; on step-daughter Stacy.

His legacy of love will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife Geneva; two sons, Alfonso and Albert, III; two daughters, Annette and Yolanda; two granddaughters, Crystal and Phylicia; two step-sons, Kenneth Jr. and Maurice.

Left to cherish his memories are his mothers Mabell Johnson and Laura Johnson; his brothers and sisters, Ralph (Cynthia) Johnson; Roger Johnson; Doris (Norman) Johnson; Evon (Rick) Larry-Carroll; Emma (Jimmy) Lindsey; Ike (Lucille) Johnson, Michigan; Ruby Williams and Mary Brown, California; James Brown, Jerry Brown, and Irma Jean, Alabama; and a host of family and friends.

Homecoming services: Saturday, June 27, 2009, visitation 10:00 a.m., service 10:30 a.m., Angelus Memorial Chapel, Chicago, Illinois.  Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, 115th & Fairfield, Chicago, Illinois.

Source: Celebration of Life and Love, Memorial booklet, Albert Johnson, Jr., June 27, 2009 and DePaul University Human Resources
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  1. ms.gageMarch 8, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I miss my daddy so very much ;( R.I. PARADISE DADDY....LOVE YOU FOREVER MR. ALBERT JOHNSON..(.BABYGIRL YOLANDA)

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