Howard and Odessa Pitts Johnson

Howard and Odessa Pitts Johnson founded Johnson Memorial in 1967 and established a funeral business to be perpetuated. Mr. Johnson, a graduate of Rosedale High School was a World War II Army Air Corps Veteran. He was a Licensed Mortician and Funeral Director; Past Exalted Ruler and Life Member of the Elks Lodge. Mrs. Johnson, a graduate of Dunbar High School and Miles College was a retired Educator. She was a Licensed Funeral Director and served as Family Attendant. Together, the Johnsons enjoyed gathering historical facts of the funeral profession.