Cedric “Ced” T. Johnson

I had the pleasure of meeting Cedric five times, he would come into the job where my gift from God worked, or I would see him on Beale Street,sitting and listening and enjoying the music. Such a kind soul, always smiling, full of energy, would come in and speak, his words,"Hey my babies" to everyone on the job. He would look at the pictures,she would give him water, they would talk about Church, or how he was feeling, what he was gonna be doing the day he would stop in. The last day I saw him and spoke to Cedric was August of 2023, at a Grizzles affair. He spoke and hugged my gift from God, they talked a little while, She checked on him to make sure things were going alright. He had the biggest beautiful smile. He reassured her things were alright, gave her another hug and kissed her on the forehead, then he left to go enjoy the day. She cared about his well-being and would always call and tell me when he would come by to see her. On Sunday's after Church, he would come by and talk about Church and life and seeing GOD. Now Cedric is with GOD, He do not have to walk these streets any more, he can rest his feet and relax in the comfort of GOD. He was a beautiful soul. Beale Street have lost a beautiful person, one who told people they really did not know. They were his baby, and that he loved them. Rest Beautiful Soul and keep smiling, you are with the one who will keep you safe.

Hello family this is your cousin Peggy from Mississippi.I never met my cousin but I love all my cousins.Please keep us lifted up in prayer.May the Lord continue to keep us in prefect peace.

I never met my cousin before but I love all my cousins.Please keep my family in your prayers.

Ced was such a light to be around. It made my day to let him hear one of his favorite Michael Jackson songs, giving him chicken and a coke and watching him enjoy himself. I would take Ced home after my shifts on Beale and he was always so sweet,polite, and thankful. He never left without saying "I love you, see you tomorrow!"It was one of the things about him I truly appreciated. Beale will never be the same without his face. We will miss you terribly Ced. Rest Well Buddy ❤️

I work at McEwens on Monroe downtown and Ced popped by at least once a week. He was always so sweet and kind and gave everyone a hug and a "I love you baby" prob with a kiss on the cheek. He would sit at the end of the bar and ask for a lemonade and just scope out whatever happened to be going on. Sweetest, kindest, gentlest, most generally loving human we had the pleasure of getting to know. Ced you were the highlight of our day and showed us what people should be like and treat one another. I hope I was always as kind as you were to me. That hug and kiss and "hey baby" "love you baby" made my day so much better and you are truly, truly missed already my friend. I hope your family knows how special you are and how many lives you touched just by being such a kind sweet hearted person. Downtown lost a hero. You showed me every time I saw you just how much a smile and a hug could mean. I personally, and I know everyone i work with will miss you daily and the love you spread around downtown Memphis. You were one of a kind and cherished where you were known friend. All my love and blessings to your Fam. You are def missed Ced. Thanks for being a light for Memphis friend. ❤️ Thomas and McEwens friends.

Rest well best friend u will be truly missed

Where do I start my old classmate then I worked at Strange Cargo he became my best friend he talked to me on a daily i played his favorite albums he will be truly missed I can hear him now always telling me he loved me ❤️ Ced rest well friend always love ❤️

This really shook my spirit. I'll always remember how Cedric would stop by Strange Cargo and say hello and ask for his favorite music be played. It was always an honor to see him. He never stopped smiling and never left without saying "Love You". Missing you so much Cedric. My visits home will never be the same. Love you forever Cedric, VALDA

I will miss you Cedric love Adrienne

I will miss you my friend 4v Adrienne

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Cedric, would often come to Progressive Church. He really enjoyed the music, singing and pastor Collins sermons. He would eat and fellowship with us. We really loved Cedric. May he rest in the arms of the Lord and His angels. 🙏🏽😪❤️🙏🏾 Della Martin

I first met Ced last year after moving here from Chicago. I would see him every day popping in all the stores on Beale just to say hi to everyone. He would always greet me with a hand shake, a fist pump, or a hug. He was always smiling and he always made myself and others smile. He like to talk to me about his church and how much he enjoyed going. It's already very strange not seeing him on Beale but I know he has moved on to Glory and that's all anyone could have asked of him. Rest in peace King of Beale!

Chicago Rob

His Huey's family will miss him dearly. He was a ray of sunshine in a dark world and we know that heaven has gained another angel. We love you baby!!

Huey's Downtown

Ced was like family, an extra brother and my mom always welcomed him with opened arms. My long childhood friend, I love you and you will be truly missed...#4VFamily. Sending condolences to your family

Ced often came into firehouse 8 on Mississippi Blvd and wanted coffee or Dr Pepper. And always said "I love you" to us at least twice during his visits. We will miss him coming into firehouse. Praying for comfort for his family !!! --Firefighters from firehouse 8

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