Mr. Arthur Johnson, Sr.

January 20, 1952 - May 15, 2020

Arthur Reed Johnson Sr., son of the late Paul and Delores Wesley was born on January 20, 1952 in Baltimore, MD. Arthur was educated in the Baltimore City School system.  Upon completion of his education, Arthur began working for Belfast Valley Construction Company, where he mastered his craft and would eventually go on to become Foreman. He loved his work and made many lifelong friends during his thirty year tenure. On occasion, he would provide his services to neighbors, by paving driveways and repairing walkways and steps. It wasn't uncommon for him to leave his initials in the concrete as a finishing touch. Arthur met Bernadette Gwaltney in 1974 and fell in love. The two later married and out of this union came two children, Arthur Johnson Jr. (AJ) in 1976 and Aeisha Johnson in 1996.  There was nothing he would not do to encourage, help and inspire his children to be the best they could be. He instilled a strong work ethic, morals, values and the importance of always being on time.  Arthur had many hobbies and interest; watching sports (Redskins, Ravens, Orioles and Lakers), collecting African Art and Black History to name a few. These things brought him great pleasure. Anyone who knew Arthur understood his immense love of family and friends. Once he made a friend, that person was a friend for life, and he would do anything for them.  Arthur leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Arthur Jr; daughter, Aeisha; sisters, Christine Owens, Paulette Wesley and Marvella Bunch; two granddaughters, Rielle and Aidyn; and a host of other relatives and friends.