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Joel "Razor Sharp" Johnson

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Joel "Razor Sharp" Johnson In Loving Memory 
April 5 1953 - Oktober 3 2018
Thank you for the moments, some of them captured in this video.One Nation & Swing Down. You will be missed by many. 
Our deepest condolences to the Entire Family.

Joel Nathaniel “Razor Sharp”Johnson , of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the age of 65.

Joey, as he was affectionately known by his family, was born to parents Isaiah and Hortense Johnson nee Everett on April 5,1953 in Catonsville, MD – a suburb of Baltimore. He grew up as the second born of three. His father Isaiah, a classically trained musician and jazz pianist, was his first music teacher. He graduated in 1971 from Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore, MD, where he honed his music skills, playing piano in the jazz band and clarinet in the infamous Douglass Ducks marching band.

While still in high school he began performing music professionally, first with his father in nightclubs and later with the local Baltimore groups the Mellow Souls, The Sultans, Tomorrows Promise, Madhouse and Witchcraft. Joey gained a reputation as one of – if not the – “baddest keyboard player” in Baltimore, inspiring his manager at that time – Cleveland L.Blackmon, a local entrepreneur – to give him the nickname “Razor Sharp.” In1976 – upon the recommendation of Gary “Mudbone” Cooper – he received the call to join Bootsy’s Rubber Band and the rest is P-Funk history!

Joey was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Patricia Johnson (Bennett). He is survived by his former wives Azalea Peppers, Mekka Potter and Carol Sogoba; his children Joy Nayelle Williams(Kelvin), China Wright, Shamika Johnson, Joel Johnson, Jr. (Alexis), Aprina Johnson; his grandchildren Maya, Sakai, Isabelle Johnson, Makyha, Moriah, Aniyah (China son), Jamiyah, Gust, Joel III, Kelvin Josiah, Juba Johnson; one great grandson; his sister Marcia L. Rivers and brother Everett L. Johnson; his aunts Helen E. Elcock(Everett) and Albertine Morgan (Everett); a host of cousins, nieces and nephews; and hundreds of friends and associates whom he loved and loved him!

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Final farewells for Joel Nathaniel "Razor Sharp" Johnson will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

 UPDATE: The location for the farewell for Joel "Razor Sharp" Johnson was changed: It will still be Saturday, October 13, 2018 but at Roselawn Live, 7617 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237.
The Viewing & Reception from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT, followed by his Repast/ Party/Funk Fest from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT.

Flowers, cards etc. can be sent to:
The Family of Joel Johnson
c/o Renfro Funeral Services, Inc.
647 Forest Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229

The following organizations are suggested for donations in Joel's memory:
- Frederick Douglass High School
c/o Joel N. Johnson, class of 1971
2301 Gwynns Falls Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21217

 - ArtWorks – Cincinnati
20 E Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45202

- Bootsy Collins Foundation
PO Box 44158
Cincinnati, OH 45244

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