2 Timothy 4:6-8 6. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

On January 18, 2023, Paul Lawrence Johnson left his earthly home in Baton Rouge, La. for a more desirable home with pearl entrance gates and streets of gold.

He will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023 9am until Homegoing Celebration 11am.  Services will be held at Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 736 North 35th, Baton Rouge, La.70802. Eulogized by Rev. Percy McGee. Final Resting Place: Darlington Cemetery. Darlington La. Arrangements entrusted by MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs/ Greensburg, La.