Elsworth "Speedy" Collins Johnson Obituary (1947

Elsworth Collins Johnson was born on October 15, 1947 in Triangle, Virginia to Willis Collins and Corine Conner Johnson. He received his education in the Virginia school system. He married Geneva Knight on August 11, 1990 they were blessed to raise four children together. 'Speedy" as he was called, was a mechanic, loved fishing, driving fast cars, racing, and a jack of all trades. He worked putting in cable wires and had a great sense of humor telling stories of his adventures. He loved to help people and would do anything for them. Elsworth departed this life on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Farmville Rehabilitation Healthcare Center Farmville, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Geneva K. Johnson; children, Antoinette Johnson of Baltimore, MD, Jennifer Knight, Russell Knight, Shanika Knight (Markee) all of Victoria, VA; grandchildren, Kevin Terrell, Jr., Devin Terrell, Markee Walton, Jr, and Isaiah Knight; one brother, John Johnson of Petersburg, VA., sisters-in-law; Diane Crowder of Petersburg, VA., Loretta Edmonds of Kenbridge, VA., Lorraine Edmonds of Victoria, VA., and Frances Knight of Victoria, VA.; brother-in-law, David (Sallie) Knight of Victoria, VA., and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 @ 2:00 PM at S.P. Jones and Son Funeral Chapel, 208 North Broad Street, Kenbridge, Virginia 23944; Words of Comfort, Minister Apostle L. A. Spencer, Shammah Ministry International, Gatesville, North Carolina Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Ridge Street, Kenbridge, Virginia 23944