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Andrew attended Jerusalem Community School in Brazoria, Texas, as he was always
remembered for making the winning shot in their big basketball game and George Washington
Carver High School in Sweeny, Texas.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Jerusalem
Baptist Church, Brazoria. He attended Sunday School on a regular basis, as his grandfather,
Samuel Prince was the Sunday School Superintendent for many years. As an adult, he moved
to Galveston and joined Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he served as Chairman of the
Deacon Board. After his retirement, he returned to Brazoria and renewed his membership with
Jerusalem Baptist Church and served as a Church Trustee. He was a faithful member and
attended services regularly until his health failed.
Andrew desired to join the military and enlisted in the United States Army in 1944. He was
determined to be a soldier as his country embroiled in World War II. He served as a Private
First Class and received three honorary medals, serving his country faithfully 1944-1946
(2 years, 3 months, and 7 days). Following his return from the military, he moved to Galveston.
He retired from UTMB, Galveston, after 23 years of service as Supervisor of Environmental
Services and 20 years of service as the Director of Environmental Services at Shriners Hospital,
Galveston. His strong work ethic, dependability, and loyalty, gained him the respect of
supervisors and employees.
As far as his interests, he loved watching sports, rodeos, bull riding, religious television shows,
and spending quality time with his family. His favorite color was blue. Those who knew and
loved him will remember his wonderful and cheerful smile, joking, and kind gentle spirit.
On October 15, 2019, 7:02pm, at CHI St. Luke-Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, he made
his transition from earth at the age of 93 years and 6 months. Awaiting him in heaven is his
father, Henderson Johnson; mother, Rebecca Prince Jackson; step-father, Charlie Jackson;
step-mother, Viola Johnson; grandfather, Samuel Prince; step-grandmother, Luberta Prince;
brothers, Herman Wright, Sr., and Louis Jones; and sister, Laura Mae Woodard O’Neal.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, a loving and devoted wife of 36 years, B. Kay
Johnson of Brazoria, TX; sons, Andrew P. Johnson, Jr. (Linda) of Garland, TX, Prince Phillip
Johnson of Paramount, CA, and Dana A. Alderigi of Brazoria, TX; brothers, Napoleon Johnson
of Brazoria, TX, and McKinley Johnson of Houston, TX; sister, Audrey Wright of Brazoria, TX;
devoted nephews, James Wright (Lou Ella) of Brazoria, TX, David O’Neal, Jr. (Coretha) and
Clifton O’Neal, Sr. (Charlotte) of Galveston, TX, and Philip O’Neal, Sr. (Sandra) of Texas City,
TX; grandchildren, Trey Johnson, Drew Johnson (Shannon) and Patrick Appleton (Elisa), all of
Garland, TX; two great grandchildren, Zoey Appleton and Braxton Appleton of Garland, TX;
devoted cousins, Mary Ann Williams and Lynn Smith of Angleton, TX, Eva Mae Holmes of
Brazoria, TX, Mary “Sue” Price of Dallas, TX, and Rosemary Prince Townes of Richmond, CA;
devoted best friends, Leroy Crear, Gilford Murphy, and Eliza Goode York; a dedicated friend,
Joseph Moore, Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Processional . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clergy and Family
Scripture Reading
Old Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend Charles Mathis
New Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Donald Marshall
Prayer of Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Lorenzo Williams
Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
Galveston, Texas
Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister Vanessa Mathis
Jerusalem Baptist Church (all others will be acknowledged and given to the family)
Acknowledgement
Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend Larry Jackson
Reflections
As A Friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deacon Joseph Moore, Jr.
My Uncle Brother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brother Philip O’Neal, Sr.
As I Knew Him . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend Dr. Henry Byrd, Jr.
Expressions From The Pulpit . . . . . . . Moderator, Pastor Kerry Tillmon
West Point Baptist Church, Galveston, Texas
American Baptist Eastern General Association
Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brother Phil O’Neal, Jr.
Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Hollis Lemons
Elm Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Elm Grove, Texas
Recessional
Andrew P. Johnson’s Story Order of Service "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my
departure is at hand, I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
II Timothy 4:6-7
On April 15, 1926, in Galveston, Texas, a bouncing baby boy was born to
Henderson Johnson and Rebecca Prince, who was named Andrew Phillip
Johnson. He was affectionately called “Baguda” by his family and
friends (a nick name given to him by his grandfather, meaning Lil Rascal).
4/15/1926 – 10/15/2019 Reflections
Saturday, October 26, 2019 2:00 PM
JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 7708 County Road 317
Brazoria, Texas 77422
Pastor Darrell James, Sr., Officiating
Reverend Hollis Lemons, Eulogist
Honorary Pallbearers
Prince Johnson
Trey Johnson
Kenneth Davis
Kevin Davis
Andrew Johnson, Jr
Dana Alderigi
Napoleon Johnson
McKinley Johnson
Leroy Crear
Gilford Murphy
Corey Muse
Patrick Appleton
CELEBRATING THE LIFE & LEGACY OF
Andrew Phillip Johnson, Sr. Active Pallbearers
Andrew’s Final Resting Place
Jerusalem Cemetery
Brazoria, Texas
Drew Johnson
Brian O’Neal
Clifton O’Neal, Jr.
James Wright
David O’Neal, Jr.
Philip O’Neal, Sr.
Clifton O’Neal, Sr.
Programs by Lynn Smith
Final Arrangements Entrusted To:
Dixon Funeral Home 1211 South Brooks
Brazoria, Texas 77422
(979) 798-9113
Sunrise April 15, 1926
Sunset October 15, 2019
The family of Andrew Phillip Johnson, Sr. would like to thank everyone for
your support during our time of bereavement. The visits, food, fragrance of
flowers, prayers of comfort, thoughts expressed in every card, phone calls and
words of encouragement is appreciated. Thank you for any consideration
shown to us during the passing of our loved one.
May God continue to bless you!
Special thanks to Dr. Katt, Dr. Harris, IPH Home Health Care,
and A*Med Hospice.
The Family of Andrew P. Johnson, Sr.
Acknowledgement
Precious Memories
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
Matthew 5:8
Deacons and Trustees of Jerusalem Baptist Church
ANDREW P. JOHNSON, SR.
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