Mr. Johnnie William Feimster Jr.

FEIMSTER, Mr. Johnnie William Jr. - Age 73, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 10:00 AM Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3502 Lapeer Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Dr. Frank E. Gilliard, officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Thursday. Mr. Feimster will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday. Mr. Johnnie William Feimster, Jr. was born October 21, 1951, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the son of Eddie Mae and Johnnie W. Feimster, Sr. He was a resident of Gaines, MI. Johnnie attended Northern High School "Class of 1969". He graduated under a General Motors Skilled Trade Program at Charles Stewart Mott College where he was employed for over 50 years at GM Metal Fab as a Dye Maker. Prior to being employed at GM, he worked for Consumers Energy. Johnnie was a faithful member of Triumphant Temple of Praise Christian Church where he served as Trustee. He was a founding member of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Flint, where he served as President and Vice-President in the past. Being a Biker was his life. He was a true "Harley Man" his entire life. Bowling was also one of his favorite pastimes. He bowled on 2 teams and won several bowling tournaments. Mr. Johnnie W. Feimster, Jr. leaves to cherish in his memory: his loving Life Partner, Elaine Edwards of Grand Blanc; 3 children, Johnnie (Yumiko) Sylvertooth and Laron (fiancé, Carmen Pringle) Simpson, Sr of Flint and Tonisha Crawford of Detroit; 2 sisters, Yvonne (Pastor Dr. Frank E.) Bowe-Gilliard of Grand Blanc and Patricia Love of Flint; grandchildren, Dhajanae Sylvertooth of Davison, Milo Sylvertooth and Landen Sims, both of Grand Blanc, Laron Simpson, Jr. and Holidae Simpson, both of Flint, Lariah Simpson of Indiana, Ty'Arika Dolby of Florida and Delisha Crawford of Detroit; many nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Jesse Wilson, Chris Holmes (Bossman), Edward Payne (Embili), Dr. Lynn Walker (Acasia) of the Buffalo Soldiers. Mr. Feimster was preceded in death by his mother, Eddie Mae Love; father, Johnnie W. Feimster, Sr.; stepfather, William B. Love; brother, Kevin Feimster; sister, Jean R Feimster; sister, Sherlyn L. Feimster; sister� Debra A. Feimster. The family would like to express special thanks to Triumphant Temple of Praise Christian Church, Ms. Elaine Edwards, RN BSN, Drs Halim and Hassan and the McLaren staff on 12 Tower and ICU.

Mr. Johnnie William Feimster Jr.

October 21, 1951 - July 15, 2025