Dennis Johnson - Cremation Society of Virginia

Dennis Johnson

March 27, 1945 - June 2, 2020

Dennis Johnson, 75, of Hampton, VA, quietly passed away on the early morning of June 2^nd after valiantly surviving a heart attack and several strokes.

Dennis, the youngest of 4 children, was born on March 27, 1945, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. When he was a young boy he moved to Port-Of-Spain on the island of Trinidad and Tobago, where he was raised by his grandparents and other family members.

In his early twenties, in search of better life opportunities, Dennis migrated from the Caribbean to Brooklyn, New York in 1970. After a short while, he was contacted by one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, from which he began studying ‘God’s Word the Bible’. In the summer of 1973 at the Jehovah Witnesses Convention held at Yankee Stadium, he decided to dedicate his life to serving Jehovah by baptism on July 7. Shortly thereafter, he met the love of his life Sylvia, and her two wonderful children, Devona and Marc. Dennis and Sylvia were married on May 30,1977, enjoying 42 years of marriage together until Sylvia passed away on June 11, 2019.

For nearly 30 years Dennis worked in the distribution section as a driver for the N.Y. Times, retiring in 2001 after suffering a career ending injury while on the job. After 30+ years in Brooklyn, Dennis and Sylvia relocated to Hampton, VA, where they resided amongst family and friends. Although, Dennis struggled with health issues, he regularly participated in the preaching work of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was an elder within the Coliseum congregation.

During healthier times, Dennis enjoyed outdoor activities such as golf and fishing, and he loved classic westerns. Both he and Sylvia enjoyed international travel, and the fellowship of their spiritual brothers and sisters. Dennis’ quiet demeanor, and his ability to see the brighter side of things (silly comments and all) will be greatly missed. He believed in the Bible’s promise of a resurrection of the dead at Revelation 21: 3 & 4… “and God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Our family looks forward to seeing Dennis’ smile and hearing him laugh once again in the near future when “the former things will not be called to mind, and neither will they come up into the heart” – Isaiah 65:17.

Dennis is survived by his two loving stepchildren, Devona and Marc; and grandchildren, Bria Elizabeth Mukes, Malick and Niema Perrineau, Cory Thompson (honorary son) and a host of loving spiritual brothers and sisters who have enjoyed many good times with him and will remember him fondly.

Expression of Thanks

Marc and I would like to express sincere thanks to Dennis’ caregivers: Sandra Jenkins, Marquetta Pope and Patrice Jenkins. You took excellent and loving care of him in his final months, and we are eternally grateful for your support.

We also extend our deepest thanks to the members of our loving brotherhood, family, friends and colleagues who took the time to provide friendship, encouragement, meals, texts and tender loving care for us in our time of bereavement.

There will be no formal service or calling hours at this time.

Cremation Society of Virginia assisted the family with their arrangements.

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Dennis Johnson, 75, of Hampton, VA, quietly passed away on the early morning of June 2nd after valiantly surviving a heart attack and several strokes. Dennis, the youngest of 4 children, was born on March 27, 1945, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. When he was a young boy he moved to Port-Of-Spain on the island…

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I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Brother Johnson! I have such fond memories of him growing up inVan Dyke and he is among the many that we lost and hope to see again in the near future. He was a compassionate, loving, and generous father figure that will never be forgotten!

Devone, Marc and family. We are very sad that you lost your mother Sylvia and Dennis. The both of them will be miss. The things we did in life together such as, visiting,traveling,eating, many more memories will always be remember. We take comfort in Jehovah God and Jesus word in John 5:28 and 29 that there is going to be a resurrection. We are looking forward to seeing them and many more families and friends. That gives us strong faith and hope to see Jehovah God promises come true though Jesus . You all have our love, sympathy and prayers.

Marc Devona. I kno this has been an especially tough time for you guys..id lime to share .y love..and condolences at this time...and look forward to a time when hes says enuf..and this will be no more

Marc, Devona...the pit has an insatiable appetite. No matter how many of our loved ones enter, it still consumes more and more and more of them without ever being full. That is why it wont be good enough to just "seal it," but to totally destroy it! And only One person has the power to that. And He makes an absolute promise that before he destroys it, he will empty it and return all of its victims back over to those who loved them and lost them! He will call, and they will answer. Death...where is your sting now? Sigh...but for just a little while longer, we mourn with you. But soon, we will all rejoice together and never have to go through such pain again. Your friends eternally, CWebb & family (NYC Bookstudy #4)

I lost my second spiritual dad and my heart is hurting. You and Jerry Miller are my father’s best friends. Y’all basically helped raise me and Jehovah truly provided me with good spiritual examples. I will miss you, Sylvia, Betty Collier, Sister Moody and Gertrude Norman. I watched my family pass away and my eyes swells with tears. I’m loss for words and I know we all will meet again. All I can do is dream of the good times and wait for the day; when y’all open your eyes. I hope to be standing there welcoming you back into my life again. Starting new journey’s in a new world and I will never lose you again. We will laugh and live peacefully under wonderful conditions. You have run your race and now I must run the rest without you. While running, I will hold on to great memories.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Brother Johnson you will always be in my memory thank you for all the fun times fishing in Virginia and all the vacations our families took together for JW conventions traveling from New York to Hampton Virginia those were very fond memories I will always have of you from when I was a kid into adulthood with my own children Traveling with you and Sylvia you were a very great man and a find Brother You and Sylvia are surely missed because you both gave me good times in my life I will never forget. Jehovah Has you now and in his kingdom we all have the chance to see you again thru the blood of his son Jesus Christ I had so many good times with you both my whole family loved you both life is hard thinking of all the good friends like you and Sylvia we’ve lost. Jehovah bless you both

Keith and I send our sincere condolences and sympathy to you and your family. Truly, without the hope of the resurrection, it would nearly be impossible for us to go on. However, we wait patiently on our God of comfort for that day. Both sylvia and Dennis were of great support to my mom. I look forward to the day when they are all united again. Sending Christian love and prayers.

Its been a long tough year for you and your family. It wasn't even a year ago you lost your mother (Sylvia) and now Dennis and then your uncle Jimmy. We've all experienced the loss of loved ones, but words of sympathy just don't seem to be enough right now. Dennis loved you all so much and its his love of Sylvia that we believe was truly behind his decline - he just didn't want to go on without her. That is a great testament to what she and your family meant to him. I think we all will fondly remember spending time with both of them. As you move on and your heart heals, please know that we are here for you and will always keep you in our prayers. Regards, Byron and Angela

Devona, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was a joy having Dennis and Sylvia move to our area and be a part of our congregation. We eagerly anticipate the promise of seeing them both again soon in God's new world - this time in vibrant health with perfection and everlasting life in view. Thank you so much for caring for them both and we pray that Jehovah comfort you and your family during this time of loss and hardship.

We enjoyed worshipping with Brother Johnson these last few years. We know he rest in Jehovah’s memory, and we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Respect to the man who consistently handled his business. Love to the man who carried his load of responsibility as well as he could. Appreciation for supporting his faith, family and friends. Missed, but not for long. The hope is real. Until then... Condolences to the family and friends of Dennis.

We have a hope toward God... Acts. 24:15 ... that there is going to be a resurrection. We will miss Dennis's kind good natured self. Hospitable and easy going. Our prayers are with the surviving family members.

Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dennis was truly a brother and friend we Worship together for many years in the Van Duke Congregation in New York, Dennis will be greatly missed.

Devona, I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family and friends during this time of grief and sorrow. May the special memories of Brother Johnson help comfort you all. You may shed tears or you will smile. Also you will have peace knowing Jehovah God understand your grief and he cares. ( 1 Peter 5:6,7). Jesus shed tears when his friend Lazarus died ,we weep with you all.

I take honor in assisting Mr. Dennis. He gave me purpose to use my skills daily and be sharper.I'll miss him & his smile. Rest well with your beloved Sylvia. Love & memories will last in my all my days.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.