Johnell Richo, Jr. was born on September 27, 1949 in Fernandina Beach, Florida, to the union of Johnell Richo Sr. And Gussie Harker. He was the oldest of five siblings. Johnell grew up in Fernandina Beach and graduated from Peck High School. He was enrolled in college for a year before being drafted into the United States Army; where he served from January 1969 to January 1975 (medals received: National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign and Good conduct) after serving in the military, Johnell worked at Container Pulp Mill, Atlantic Coastline Railroad and finally retiring as a shrimper; he loved the ocean. He was a jack-of-all trades; helping whoever and wherever needed.

Johnell and Robbie Wilson were united in marriage December 1, 1989 after 12 years of courtship. To this union one son, Neil Richo was born.

Early in life Johnell attended Elm Street Church of God, in his later years he started attending New Jerusalem HOGSIC and became a member. After recommitting his life to the Lord Johnell became very faithful. He served on the Usher Board for several years and was the newly appointed Usher Board President. He was committed to Sunday School, Prayer/Bible Study, Men’s Ministry and Worship Services.

Johnell was preceded in death by his mother Gussie H, Richo; two brothers, Joseph Richo and James Richo; stepdaughter, Angel Reed.

Johnell leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Robbie Richo; father, Johnell Richo Sr. (Min. Delores); daughter, Tara Brown; son, Neil Richo; two stepsons, John Wilson (Shirley) and Ray Reed; stepdaughter, Docher Reed; two sisters, Dr. Patricia Bland (Leon) and Alahendra Richo; two uncles, Abraham Richo (Dorothy) and Jerome Richo (Pastor Jeanette); four aunts, Gladys Middleton, Hattie Joseph, Elizabeth Thompson (George) and Geraldine Walker; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and special friends, New Jerusalem HOGIC Usher Board.

The funeral service will be held 11:00 am SATURDAY, May 14th, 2016 at the River of Praise Worship Center, 83410 St Mark Dr. Yulee, FL 32097. The visitation will be 5 - 7:00 pm , Friday, at the Elm St. Church of God 502 S 11th St Fernandina Beach, FL Interment in Jacksonville National Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234

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