Renee Cochee
Culver City
“He went out of his way to go to our little activities. He was working two jobs, but he still would organize time to go to a track meet, or a play or our other activity.”
Karani Johnson
Inglewood
“He was so proud of me and my brother. He took my report card to work all the time and to the church, showing it off. He was very kind and a very gentle spirit.”
Robert Lee Johnson
Inglewood
“He fed us and gave us a place to live and he was there when we needed him.”
Darnell Franklin
Los Angeles
“I’m sure he loved us, but he lived in another state, so it was hard for him to be a great father.”
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Culver City.
