Warfield C. Johnson

Warfield C. Johnson, Sr. entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the age of 47. He was born to the union of the late John Calvin Johnson, Jr. and Leontine “Tina” Braden Johnson on November 12, 1972 in New Orleans, LA. He attended Epiphany School, where he served as an Altar Boy. He attended St. Augustine High School and graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School. Warfield was engaged to his beloved LaQuita “Queen” Granger. He had three children, Warfield C., Jr., Ashly, and Chais Johnson, and three stepchildren, Willanda, Eshan, and Shane Cavalier. Warfield was christened at an early age at St. David Catholic Church. He later accepted Christ, and was baptized at Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. Warfield will always be remembered for his accomplishments in the environmental field. He attended the worker training program at the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ). After successfully completing training in which he received several worker certifications, he excelled and went on to work extensively and for many years in the asbestos industry as an asbestos supervisor. At one point, he even owned his own abatement company. As a proven leader in the environmental field, Warfield renewed his certifications in 2020 and went on to work for Rhino Concrete Co. in Shreveport, LA, and was supervising projects for the Demo Diva Demolition Co. as a Construction Supervisor in New Orleans, LA at the time of his passing. He had experience in several fields: roofing, asphalt, lifting machines, general construction, asbestos, lead, and mold remediation and was a highly sought after supervisor. Warfield had also secured employment in Lake Charles after Hurricane Laura, and made plans to supervise at the upcoming Charity Hospital project. He had a very good rapport and working relationship with his fellow classmates and everyone that he supervised. Although soft spoken, he exemplified true leadership skills as he mentored his fellow classmates, helped others secure employment, and continuously sought additional certifications to further his construction and environmental career. Warfield's humble nature and leadership skills also shone in the DSCEJ classroom. He assisted instructors with hands-on training, offered insight and work experiences to his fellow classmates, and never complained when asked to help. DSCEJ staff, classmates and everyone blessed with having known him will always remember the gentle giant who touched the hearts and lives of many. Warfield was incredibly happy. He was beginning the next chapter of his life with Queen, and he loved bonding with his children and spending time with his grandchildren. Soft spoken, Warfield had a quiet strength. The eldest of three sons, he enjoyed shooting the breeze with his brothers, cousins, and friends. Also, his career as an Environmental/Remediation Supervisor was skyrocketing. His expertise was in high demand. His future was bright. His passion was the art of boxing. He could talk about boxing non-stop for hours. At the age of 17, Warfield won the LA Golden Glove, Novice Division, Heavyweight Class. He took pride in the boxing team at Rayburn Correctional Center. They won their first belt while he was coaching them. He taught them a lot about boxing as well as life. He was a respected and beloved coach and mentor. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted fiancé, LaQuita “Queen” Granger; his children, Warfield C., Jr. (Tammy), Ashly, and Chais Johnson; stepchildren, Willanda, Eshan, and Shane Cavalier; three grandchildren, Yves, Wyatt and Tarzan Johnson; devoted mother, Leontine “Tina” Braden Johnson; siblings, Wardell C., Sr. (Tara), Wesley C. Johnson (Belynda), and Andrea Warren; uncles, Bruce H., Sr. (Collese) and Brian V. (Virginia) Braden, aunt, Kay Braden Brown (Sidney); a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Preceded in death by his father, John Calvin Johnson, Jr., paternal grandparents, John Calvin, Sr. and Comerea “Carrie” Crosby Johnson; maternal grandparents, Coach Warren Louis, Jr. and Barbara Montegut Braden. A private memorial Service will be held at True Vine Baptist Church, 2008 Marigny Street on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:00 am. Interment: Private. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.