Garland Johnson

Garland (Big “G”) Johnson was born on November 19, 1945, in Plaquemine, Louisiana to Edward Johnson Sr. and Annie Mae Williams– Johnson. He attend-ed Iberville High School and played basketball. Later he went on to box while in the Job Corps.

Garland (Big “G”) Johnson was born on November 19, 1945, in Plaquemine, Louisiana to Edward Johnson Sr. and Annie Mae Williams– Johnson. He attended Iberville High School and played basketball. Later he went on to box while in the Job Corps.

Garland moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1968, where he learned a skilled trade as a Blackjack dealer. He worked at the Sands Hotel until he retired. In his enjoyed watching, participating, and attending all types of sporting events.

On July 26, 2021, Garland, left this life and entered into enteral rest. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bridgette Johnson; his parents: Edward Johnson Sr. and Annie Mae Williams-Johnson; sister, Janice Lois Johnson; brothers: Edward June Johnson Jr., John Edward Williams Sr., and Sigh Johnson; and his sister-in-law, Gloria Johnson.

Garland leaves to cherish his memories his fiancé, Shelia Bell; two daughters: Yvette Guillory of Las Vegas, Nevada and Yvette Johnson of Houston, Texas; two sons: Garland Johnson and Jeremy Johnson both of Las Vegas, Nevada; four sisters: Patricia Watkins and Jackie Johnson of Las Vegas, Nevada and Daisy (David) Patterson and Kathy (Horace) Jenkins of Plaquemine, Louisiana; four brothers: Chester (Connie) Johnson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ivory Johnson of Plaquemine, Louisiana, Ray Kevin (Phyliss) Johnson of Dallas, Texas, and Leonard (Sharon) Johnson of Sacramento, California; two sister-in laws: Patsy Williams of Las Vegas, Nevada and Ola Mae Johnson of Mississippi; a dedicated nephew, Tyree Johnson; a supportive cousin, Gerald Bridgewater; an amazing stepson, Darren Bazile; and a beloved aunt, Lucille.

Garland also leaves to cherish his memory his adored grandchildren: Ashlyn Harris, Jordan Johnson, Julian James, Triniti Guillory, Marcella Johnson, Mejiah Johnson, Eric Brock Jr., and Israel Johnson; a great-grandson, Jamari Toliver and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.