Mr. Johnson Everett Maner

Johnson Everett Maner was born on June 23, 1922 in Allendale, South Carolina to Marion and Rosa Butler Maner. He was the second of four children including Marion Jr, Rose and Wilma who have all preceded him in death. He attended Allendale County Training School and graduated in May, 1939. He next attended South Carolina State College, majoring in agriculture and pre-law from 1940-41. In December, 1941 he moved to Washington D.C. He enjoyed Washington and recounted stories of working as a bellhop, and messenger for the Federal Government. He, his cousin Wilbur Harrison and best friend, Robert Dix migrated as a trio from Allendale to Washington D.C. In July 1942, Johnson enlisted in the US Navy and served for three and a half years mainly in San Pedro, California where he met his future wife Ethel Lea. He later transferred to Hawaii. After the war ended he was discharged and settled in Southern California. On December 9, 1945 he married Ethel Lea. To this union were born three children, Denise, Gary and Dale. He enjoyed being a father and was very active in his children's lives. He brought them up as Catholic, and made sure they attended church every Sunday. There were always summer vacations, road trips and camping in the Sequoia mountains. He trained to become a printer for two years at Frank Wiggins Trade School (later known as Trade Tech) and worked for several local newspapers until starting his own printing business in 1970. He ran a flourishing business for 42 years and was active in the community as well as his fraternity Omega Psi Phi. He loved history and his recall of black history of phenomenal. He was also active in the NAACP. He departed this life on October 16, 2019 after a brief illness. He will be missed but has left a rich legacy and fond memories to cherish for those who knew and loved him. He leaves to mourn him three children, Denise, Gary and Dale. 5 Grandchildren, Erica, Christine, Jonathan, Jeanette and Sequoia, 3 great grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at 10:00 AM with the Service starting at 11:00 AM at Crossing Ministries, 400 East Palmer Street, Compton California 90221 with Pastor Arnold Diggins as the Officiant. Burial will be on Monday, October 28th, 2019 at Riverside National Cemetery at 1:00 PM.

Mr. Johnson Everett Maner

June 23, 1922 - October 16, 2019