Obituary of Mark Stephen Johnson

Mark (Shabir) Stephen Johnson was a dearly beloved son of the late Charlie Johnson and Noble Johnson Stephens. He was born on December 13, 1968 in Paterson, NJ. He was called to eternal rest on October 12, 2019 from Arnot Ogden Medical Center of Elmira, NY. He was preceded to death by his parents, sister: Lois Harrison; and stepfather: Daniel Stephens. Mark received his formal education in the city of Paterson, NJ. He was a faithful member of the Faith Temple Community Church of Elmira, NY. "Shabir" moved to Little River, SC in 1992, where he worked as a cook at several restaurants in Myrtle Beach, SC. He later moved to Elmira, NY in 2017, where he work at Denny's and Outback restaurants of Elmira, NY as a cook as well. "Shabir" often called himself "Frank White", which showed his loved ones how funny he could be at times. He was always the life of the party, family gatherings and social events. He was fun to be around and had a loving heart. His spirit will live on in the hearts of others. Mark leaves to cherish his memories his three sons: Traborn Coleman, Kyron Edwards and JaQuan Harrison, all of Paterson, NJ, fiancée: Lucretia Brooks of Elmira, NY, one brother: Charlie (Lisa) Johnson of Paterson, NJ and two sisters: Bernice Johnson of Little River, SC and Remonia (Alvin) Vereen of Longs, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.