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Rayfield “Noon” Johnson

March 16, 1930 - March 20, 2019
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Friday 3/29, 12:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Friday 3/29, 3:00 pm

 

Rayfield “Noon” Johnson was born in Chattanooga, TN on March 16, 1930.  He was the only child of John, and Emily Walton.  He was introduced to Christ at a young age.

At Howard High School, where Rayfield graduated with the Class of 1950, he was a “lettered” football player whom teammates and fans called “Huckabuck Noon”.  He earned the name because of a dance he did after scoring touchdowns!  He served in the military then attended Milwaukee Area Technical College.  Rayfield worked in manufacturing at Allis-Chalmers, then the United States Postal Service, and retired from the Milwaukee County Transit System after 28 years of service.

His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping and dancing.  He took pride in a well-manicured lawn, always enjoyed a good cookout, and loved spending time with family.  He was a devoted father.

Rayfield transitioned to eternity on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

He was predeceased by his adoring mother, “Em”, his father, John, and “Aunt” Lila who was like a second mother.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Rose King-Johnson; Sons: LeBron Butts, TN ; Rodney Johnson, FL; Rafael (Rose) Johnson, MA; Clifford (Deb) Johnson, TX; Marvin Johnson, Eric (Pamela) Johnson, FL; Joseph (Juanita) King, AZ; Timothy (Kimberly) Johnson, Rayfield Johnson, John Johnson all of WI. Daughters: Tawanna (Russell) Sellars, GA; Giovannia Brown, OK; Sarena Grant; Gwendolyn Graham, Melody Johnson, Michelle (Curtis) Dowl, Emily (Jim) Addison all of WI; Tashia Garry, NV.  50 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, beloved cousin, Joan Kimbell, as well as a host of many other devoted family members and friends.

Rayfield recently celebrated his 89th birthday surrounded by loved ones.  He spoke wisdom and talked about the “good old days” he had.  The last words he uttered were, “I love you too, more than you know.”

Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI, on Friday, March 29, 2019, 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Funeral Service at 3:00 PM.

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  Rayfield “Noon” Johnson was born in Chattanooga, TN on March 16, 1930.  He was the only child of John, and Emily Walton.  He was introduced to Christ at a young age. At Howard High School, where Rayfield graduated with the Class of 1950, he was a “lettered” football player whom teammates and fans calledContinue Reading

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Nikell Scaife left a message on April 12, 2023:
Hey grandad, today it was a little hard for me. I miss you so much
Fred Scaife left a message on October 4, 2020:
Thought about you today grandad!
Lia left a message on July 7, 2019:
Thinking about you... I love and miss you more than you know
Tash left a message on April 23, 2019:
Missing you so much Dad.
Gregory D Davis left a message on March 28, 2019:
May the Blessings of God continue to be upon you even in heaven❣
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Correy Johnson and family left a message on March 28, 2019:
Thank you Dad for life and wisdom. You will be forever loved.
Pawel and Dennis Trawicki left a message on March 28, 2019:
My brother and I miss you. You were like a father to my younger brother. Our prayers are with your family at this time. Rest In Peace.
LaDana Houser left a message on March 27, 2019:
My family, how I regret that I can’t be with all of you, but know I truly am in spirit. Noon was such a special part of my life and was always happy, exuding personality plus! I love him and all of you. May God hold you in his arms, as Noon looks down upon each of you...he’s with God, His loving parents and my Mom (Aunt Lila), and grant you comfort and peace. God bless. Cousin LaDana and Kids
Gwendolyn Graham and Family left a message on March 27, 2019:
God Please Bless & Comfort those Who remember favorite times spent with Our Dad! Prayers and Condolences!!
Colette Allen left a message on March 26, 2019:
Praying for the family during this difficult time. May God comfort you, and give you peace.
Jecoliah Ruddock left a message on March 26, 2019:
I love you family. My deepest condolences to my mom, aunts, uncles and all cousins. To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.
Michelle Dowl left a message on March 26, 2019:
My love and blessings with comfort to all of my siblings.
John Ebey left a message on March 23, 2019:
Sending deepest condolences to Clifford Johnson from the Staff of Lincoln Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Dallas, TX
Joan Spears left a message on March 22, 2019:
Rest In Peace my beloved brother. We didn’t see each other that much but family is strong and forever and my love for you will remain in my heart until I see you again.
Brenda left a message on March 21, 2019:
My deepest condolence to my childhood friend Tawanna and her family in the death of Noon.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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