Oliver Belton Johnson Jr.

On Monday, February 23, 2026, God saw fit to call his son back home. Oliver Belton Johnson, Jr. was the 2nd child born to the union of Oliver Belton Johnson, Sr. and Viola Norris Johnson. Born on December 17, 1934, in Leon County, Elder Johnson (as he was affectionally called by many) was reared in Christ from a very young age. He became a faithful member of Restitution Revival over 50 years ago under the leadership of Prophet Vernon D. Heslep. He remained a faithful member of the extended ministry, Restitution Revival United under the leadership of Pastor Sha-Ron Heslep until his last breath. His presence rang loud-he sang, he praised God, he loved hard, he worked hard. He embodied the true character of Faith, Resilience, Love and Strength.

Elder Johnson was preceded in death by many loved ones. His parents: Oliver Belton Johnson, Jr. and Viola Norris Johnson; Sisters, Alice Brooks-Amerson, Gertrude Brooks, Mary Johnson Gee; Brothers, Jenkins Brooks, Jemes E. Brooks, Tenola Johnson and Sammy Lee Johnson; Wife of 42 years, Hazel L. Hollie Johnson, Wife of 12 years, Dorothy Powell Johnson; Two sons, Rickey Belton Johnson, Sr. and Jarvis Avery Johnson; Two stepchildren, Bennie Earl Shields and Cynthia Powell; One son-in-law, James Earl Bradsher; Two grandchildren, Rickey Johnson, Jr. and Chrystal Johnson.

He leaves to cherish his memories; Brother, Jonathan Johnson of Cameron, TX; Sister-in-law, Barbara Middleton of Bryan, TX; Sons, Oliver James Johnson III (Ursula) of Minnesota, Larry C. Johnson, Sr. of Bryan, TX, Robert E. Johnson, Sr. of College Station, TX, Samuel D. Johnson of Austin, TX and Terrence S. Johnson (Michelle) of Hutto, TX. Daughters, Wanda J. Simms (Wesley) of Garland, TX, Shelia R. Johnson-Bradsher of Bryan, TX, Bridgette S. Johnson-Thomas (Lonnie) of Hutto, TX and Miriam M. Johnson of Hutto, TX. Stepchildren, Dorothy Jean Shields and Maxine Powell-Walker of Houston, TX. Daughters-in-law, Brenda Johnson of Bryan, TX and Mary A. Johnson of La Grange, TX. He is also survived by 47 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

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