Andrew James Johnson "A.J." was born on December 18, 1932 to the parentage of Leonard P. and Ivy Lee Johnson in Bremond, Texas. A.J. attended Love Elementary School of Bremond, Tx. He accepted   Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and he was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church of Bremond, Tx. Later he joined Grace Bible Fellowship Church of Lancaster, Tx under the leadership  of Dr. Paul A. Johnson Sr.

A.J. met and married Birt Ella Steele. They moved to Dallas to start their lives together. Six children were born from that union. He was a delivery driver for Stanco Supply for 14 years and later retired from Welder Supply after 30+ years. He loved working on cars and became a skilled, trained,     master auto mechanic. He earned his diploma from Southern Technical University. He opened and      operated his own business "A.J.'s Automotive." He was tenacious-minded and strong bodied until his death.

A.J. was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mattie Ware; brother, Chester Johnson and    daughter, Debra L. Johnson.

A.J. leaves to cherish is legacy, (1) brother, Benny Johnson (5) sons: Edward J. Johnson (Carolyn), Leslie C. Johnson Sr., Dr. Micheal A Johnson Sr. (Lawanna), Dr. Paul A. Johnson Sr., Ventry D   Horsley Sr. (Shavonda) (1) step-son: Dwight D. Steele (Odessa), (1) daughter, Barbara L. Yates (Billy), grandchildren, great-grandchildren,       great-great  grandchildren, a host of relatives, loved ones and friends.