Min. Cornelious Johnson

Mr. Cornelious Johnson was born November 7, 1942 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Ms. Esteen Cosey and Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Reverend Cornelious Johnson departed this life on January 22, 2026 at the age of 83 years to gain eternal life with our Heavenly Father and his Risen Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cornelious moved to Saginaw, Michigan after graduating from Vicksburg High School in 1964 he continued his educational endeavors at Delta College. Cornelious was an employee at Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) for 10 years until he embarked upon his dream of becoming an entrepreneurial truck driver. He was the owner operator of CoJo’s Trucking Company for 15 years until his retirement March 2006. Cornelious achieved monumental milestones during his lifetime but, his greatest accomplishments were: accepting Christ and obeying the commission from God to minister according to Luke 14:23, “And the Lord said unto the servant, go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled”. Reverend Cornelious Johnson was ordained as a minister proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ on March 18, 1990. Reverend Johnson served as an Assistant Pastor for 34 years and for the last 12 years, at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Walter F. McCall, Sr. Reverend Johnson’s display of love for his pastor aligns with I Peter 1:22, “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart”. Reverend Johnson likened to David in the Bible was a man after God’s heart and his sole desire was to please God and win souls for the Kingdom. His inward devotion and love for God was effectively demonstrated through outward expression he exemplified what authentic “praise” was. It was not unconventional for Reverend Johnson to dance and declare with a voice of triumph his admiration for Christ. He personified Psalms 22:3 that states, “God inhabits the praises of his people.” He was intrigued in awe of the majestic power of God. He enjoyed studying the Word of God and expounding the importance of being a disciple for Christ. Cornelious leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 34 years, Carrie Johnson; two bonus sons, Michael Parker and Ronald (Toni) Parker, both of Vassar, MI; two grandchildren, Nicole Parker and Shianna McIngvale; a host of great-grandchildren; one brother, Jimmie Johnson of New Orleans, LA; sisters, Barbara and Brenda Johnson, both of Chicago, IL; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy (James) Cain, Mrs. Hattie (Chester) Palmer, Mrs. Carrol Wilson, Mrs. Alice Akins and Mrs. Verna (Robert) Henry; a host of nephews, nieces, including a special niece, Vicki Adams of Flint, MI, many other relatives and friends. Cornelious was preceded in death by his parents, Esteen Cosey and Jimmie Johnson; one brother, Leonard Johnson and one sister, Rosalie Johnson. Family hour will take place at 10:30 a.m Monday, February 9, 2026 at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church, 2233 King Rd., Saginaw, MI 48601 with funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Walter McCall will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48601. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Min. Cornelious Johnson

November 7, 1942 - January 22, 2026