The Beloved Community Center Mourns the Loss of Rev. Dr. Nelson N. Johnson

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Nelson N. Johnson of Greensboro, North Carolina.  Rev. Johnson was the founding pastor of Faith Community Church (retired) and Founding Co-Executive Director of The Beloved Community Center of Greensboro.

As Rev. Johnson often communicated,” We, the people, must strive to walk toward each other, seeking deep truths, promoting mutual understanding and growing sincere unity, with the fierce urgency of NOW.”  

May his passion continue to live on and thrive through the many lives he has impacted.  The Beloved Community Center has established the Nelson N. Johnson Legacy fund and donations can be sent to The Beloved Community Center, PO Box 875, Greensboro, NC 27402, and online.  Other expressions of comfort may be sent to the family at 12 Mill Creek Ct., Greensboro, NC 27407.

Visitation Hour | 12 PM -1 PM

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church
408 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406

Funeral Service | 1:00 PM

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church
408 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406