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Wasn't sure about the Boxing Gloves, now that I did the research, he was a boxer locally.....
'Tiger Joe,' former pro boxer, hit as he rode his bicycle
on West King Street
Clifford "Tiger Joe" Johnson, 63, passed away on
April 19, 2013, due to an accident .Clifford was born on Aug. 13, 1949, in St.
Augustine, Fla., to the late John Christie and the late Elouise Cooper Blevins.
He graduated from Richard J. Murray High School in 1967. As a child, Clifford
was raised in the Church of God on Twine Street .Clifford took pride in mowing
and cleaning lawns for many years in the Lincolnville and Westside Community.
He loved his dogs, Monster, Little Dickens and Crush (deceased). His past
career as a professional boxer, with appearances in Miami, Bahamas and one
event in St. Augustine. Clifford is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford
L. Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson, and a sister Darla Cooper Powe .Clifford is
survived by three sons, Clifford Jr., Kevin Johnson and Dwayne K. Baker, all of
St. Augustine; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, sister,
other relatives and devoted friends, including Mr. and Mrs. George (Ollie)
Smith .Those wishing to make donations to the burial fund of Clifford
"Tiger Joe" Johnson may do so by making a deposit into the account
set up for Mr. Johnson at Wells Fargo, please forward all donations to ACCT#
2320716166, it is with grateful hearts of appreciation the family acknowledges
your thoughtful gifts of love .Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday,
May 4, 2013, at Dawson Chapel CME Church, the Rev. Ronald Stafford,
Officiating, the Rev. Trudye Thompson, pastor. Burial will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Calling Hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Chase Chapel and at 10 a.m.
Saturday until the hour of service.P rofessional services entrusted to Leo C. Chase
& Son Funeral Home.
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