Mr. Johnie Halton was born July 28, 1932 to the late Hal &Hilma Halton in
Bay Springs, Jasper County, MS. He was one of six sons from their union. He
moved to Chicago, IL in the early 1950’s, where he met Ms. Louvenia Brown.
They were married on May 26, 1963 in Cook County.
From their union they had 5 beautiful daughters. Melva Jean, Sylvia, Everda,
Linnie and Lela. He did the unthinkable and raised his daughters as a single
father and watched them blossom from young girls to beautiful women of
today.
Later in life he met Ms Bert Jones, and with her they had 5 wonderful
children, Margaret, Monica, Janice, Terry and Mark Anthony.
Johnie was a force of nature. He became an entrepreneur determined to
provide for his family and he provided a life they deserved. He was a Master
Mason of the Grand Lodge for years. He was an expert with any job he did.
All his skills he instilled into his children and grandchildren. Throughout his
journey, he has left a true legacy because he accomplished so much in his life,
while wearing many hats. His family meant more to him than anything else in
the world, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of his
children and always supported them.
Anyone who knew Johnie Halton knew that he was the most loving father a
family could ever ask for. Johnie is predeceased by: His father, Hal Halton; his
mother, Hilma Halton; his brothers, Russell Halton, L.B. Halton, Leonard
Thigpen, Marzel Halton, and L.L. Halton; his sons, Jimmy and Larry Brown;
his daughter, Lela Halton; and his grandson, Lafra D. Halton. He survived by:
His beautiful daughters, Melva Jean Brown Halton of Chicago, IL; Sylvia
Weaver (Kenneth) of Chicago, IL, Everda Brown of Chicago, IL, Corine Jacobs
of Chicago, IL, Linnie Halton of Chicago, IL, Janice Jones of Detroit, MI,
Monica Smith of Detroit, MI and Margaret Jones of Detroit, MI; his sons,
Terry Jones of Detroit, MI and Mark Anthony Jones of Detroit, MI; and a
host of grands, great-grands, nieces and nephews.
The family requests that all flowers and notes are sent to their home. There
will be a celebration of life on January 11, 2021 at Smith & Thomas Funeral
Home.
Musical Prelude ...................................................... Mr. Errick Powell
Processional ........................................................... Family & Minister
Scripture ....................................................... Pastor Darrell L. Glover
Prayer .......................................................... Pastor Darrell L. Glover
Solo ............................................................. Evangelist Betty Huntley
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ........................ Ms. Toyomi Brown
Obituary ..............................................................Ms. Toyomi Brown
Remarks ....................................................................... 2 min. please
Special Tribute ................. Ms. Lashawna Halton & Ms. Desserae Turner
My Father’s Legacy .............................................. Mrs. Abigail Halton
Eulogy .......................................................... Pastor Darrell L. Glover
Prayer Changes Things Faith Church
Benediction ....................................................................................
Recessional ............................................................ Family & Minister
Interment
Oakridge Cemetery
4301 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Hillside, IL 60162
Repast
Due to Covid there won’t be a
Repast
Monday, January 11, 2021
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Service: 12:00 p.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644