Claude E. Johnson

Claude E. Johnson, 67, of Mounds, Illinois left this life on March 29, 2001 at the Hines Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Maywood, IL.

Claude was born March 7, 1934 in Cairo, IL to Willie and LaVerne Johnson.

He graduated in 1952 from Waukegan Township High School.

Claude went on to serve his country with the U.S. Army and after an honorable discharge, he became one of the first African American linemen for Illinois Bell Telephone Company.

Claude was married to Hilta Webb and from that union they had two children, LaVerne Sherrie and Michael Eugene Johnson.

Claude leaves to cherish his memory his father, Willie Johnson of North Chicago, IL; a son, Michael E. Johnson of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter, LaVerne S. Johnson of Denver, CO; five grandchildren, Brendan Taylor, Shanta Johnson, Latrese Johnson, Michael Johnson and Amber Johnson; two sisters, Ruth Watkins of North Chicago, IL and GiGi (Nathaniel) Johnson-Harris of Hammond, IN; a brother, Frank Johnson of North Chicago, IL; several nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends including a very dear friend, Rev. Charles Miller of Mounds, IL.

His mother, LaVern Johnson; a grandfather, Dennis Johnson; and a brother, Marvin Johnson preceded him in death.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am Saturday, April 7, 2001 at the Bradshaw and Range Funeral Home, 2513 Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL. 847-662-3553.

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