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Sam M Johnson

July 28, 1951 - January 3, 2022

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Calhoun Funeral Home Rockside Road
23000 Rockside Rd.
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
440-232-9758 |
Friday 1/21, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Calhoun Funeral Home Rockside Road
23000 Rockside Rd.
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
440-232-9758 |
Saturday 1/22, 1:30 pm
Wake begins at 1:00 pm until time of service.

Sam Maurice Johnson was born in Safford, Alabama on July 28, 1951, to Edward and Frances Johnson. He received Christ at an early age.

Sam was loving, kind, funny and a no-nonsense kind of guy. He loved to listen to music, cook, and go fishing with his brothers. Sam was a cancer survivor but vowed to never give up; he fought long and hard to stay healthy because he wanted to live a long life. Sam was indeed a warrior and special.

Sam was proceeded in death by his parents. He had eleven siblings, four preceded in death by Willie James Johnson, Joe Johnson, Mattre Hawkins and Ethel Bennett. Survived by Marguerite Harris, Roberta Brown, Katherine Davis, Estella Reese, Betty Miller, Edward Johnson (Delores Johnson), Monroe Johnson (Angela Johnson) and Eugene Johnson.

Sam leaves to cherish his loving memories with his children Derek Cotton, Sam Cotton, Jolanda Hill, Kwuan Hill and De’Angelo Jones; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Sam will be greatly missed.

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Calhoun Funeral Home Rockside Road
23000 Rockside Rd.
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
440-232-9758 | Map
Friday 1/21, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Calhoun Funeral Home Rockside Road
23000 Rockside Rd.
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
440-232-9758 | Map
Saturday 1/22, 1:30 pm
Wake begins at 1:00 pm until time of service.

Sam Maurice Johnson was born in Safford, Alabama on July 28, 1951, to Edward and Frances Johnson. He received Christ at an early age. Sam was loving, kind, funny and a no-nonsense kind of guy. He loved to listen to music, cook, and go fishing with his brothers. Sam was a cancer survivor but vowedContinue Reading

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Denise Holcomb left a message on February 8, 2022:
I never would have imagined my call to you on New Years Day, would be my last call. We had been best friends for nearly fifty years. You were the person I always called for a laugh, or to just blow off some steam, you were there when I needed to cry, you were my bestie. When I got the late news that you were gone, my heartfelt as though it had gone into my guts, I cried for days, and still cry when I think about just how much I will miss you. If only I could have been able to say goodbye maybe I would feel better. But I promise I will visit your graveside and say my final goodbye. I love you Sam you were my best male friend, and I will always love you for your friendship. It was rare, but it was real. Bye My Friend, My Bestie, Love Denise Holcomb
Denise Holcomb left a message on February 8, 2022:
I never would have imagined my call to you on New Years Day, would be my last call. We had been best friends for nearly fifty years. You were the person I always called for a laugh, or to just blow off some steam, you were there when I needed to cry, you were my bestie. When I got the late news that you were gone, my heartfelt as though it had gone into my guts, I cried for days, and still cry when I think about just how much I will miss you. If only I could have been able to say goodbye maybe I would feel better. But I promise I will visit your graveside and say my final goodbye. I love you Sam you were my best male friend, and I will always love you for your friendship. It was rare, but it was real. Bye My Friend, My Bestie, Love Denise Holcomb
Marguerite Payne left a message on January 21, 2022:
Uncle I'm going to really miss you calling me. Praying for the family. May you rest in peace. Love you forever.
Kimberly L Brown left a message on January 20, 2022:
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