John Johnson was born February 24th, 1950 to Roosevelt Johnson and Dolly (McGill)Johnson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John was the youngest of three children born to this union. Raised in South Philadelphia, he was educated in the Philadelphia School System. John Leaves to cherish his memory: his daughters Angela and Christe; three granddaughters, Aaliyah, Amirah, and Ashley; a devoted and loving sister Joyce; a lifelong companion Delores; two special sisters, Regina Mobley and Cynthia Lyde; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.