The Rev. Yielbonzie Charles Johnson died on June 2, 2023, at the age of 70 (1952-2023).

Yielbonzie is survived by his brother: Claude Johnson Jr. (Danielle); sister: Mary Outland; nieces: RoShona Anderson, Stephanie Johnson, and Shelly Johnson; nephews: Claude Johnson III (Christelle), Sterling Johnson (Liz), and Eric Henderson; his very dear friends: Carlton E. Smith and Francine Campbell (Yusuf); grandnieces and nephews; as well as his other relatives, friends, colleagues, and students.

A celebration of the life of Yielbonzie will take place at 2 p.m., on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa OK 74114. The service will also be live streamed for those who are not able to attend.

Memorial donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Society for Ministerial Relief, c/o Rev. Susan Suchocki Brown, 80 Mill Glen Road, Winchendon MA 01475. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence can be written here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Jay Atkinson – jayatk40@gmail.com.