The House of Johnson Funeral Home Elite Honor Guard Pallbearers

Home Going services for Ira Blakely, Jr.

[@eliyahuohiyon7461]

Honestly the service provided by these pallbearers was conducted with an impressive amount of precision my hats of to you gentlemen 👏

[@martiacrockett914]

Honselyt the services povibeded by these pllaberas was coundctude presicon

[@silentfades]

My dad passed several months ago ... This video allowed buried tears that I did not know I had. I was alone so free to allow my emotions to bring forth. What a wonderful home going . I pray the family is comforted by the memories left behind. Thank you for posting this.

[@vinniewilson-torbert2712]

Silentfades, I pray that a higher spirit gives you the strength you need. Sending you a virtual hug and much LOVE

[@nanaof7preciousgrands115]

Sorry for your loss .. My father died 15 yrs ago while I was pregnant with his grandson....sobbing now with u and this father

[@suegrant6268]

What a beautiful service the Bible says cry when they come into the world and rejoice them leaving I say celebrate the life of your loved one and praying for the family I lost my father and its a hard situation Togo through I celebrated my father and this was a beautiful service.

[@silentfades]

@@vinniewilson-torbert2712 thank you sitting here watching this again and having the healing tears. Hope your doing well.

[@silentfades]

@@nanaof7preciousgrands115 you got your grand to comfort you -t hat is amazing

[@jsassy63]

Prayers go out to the family!! I thought this was amazing what a send off to heaven above!

[@EMMMDs]

Idk if all the neg feedback is from ppl that have never lost a loved 1, a parent, a father in particular, but when u love & respect someone a great deal u want 2 send them off in a loving, respectful, meaningful way. To have raised high & rocked/danced home does that. This "honor guard" did just that. It's in their name, folks. They're HONORING the departed w/ their "show". Which, in my humble opinion isn't what I'd call a "SHOW".

[@buckwildkowboy2785]

Great job staff. Keep servicing your families. From our funeral home to yours. Monroe, LA

[@marvinwillis7918]

At the end of the, it is the familys' choice as to how their loved one is honored. Beautiful send off, and prayers go out to this family for their continued stregnth.

[@coolc365]

undignified and stupid. applause ?! good grief!😒

[@OpticalXray]

That is on point yaul brothers did good👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@wifigrannyl.1354]

Very beautiful! Going home to Our Father.

[@emerymitchell844]

Asking "GOD"To Give the Entire FAMILY COMFORT!!

[@chillywilly5258]

If you think this is over doing it then come on to a jazz send off. If this brings comfort to the family than it's a wonderful thing.

[@tprinpa]

I didn't know the man....I'm sitting here crying my eyes out....pallbearers and musicans to be commended....great respectful job !!

[@kyrapeebles6680]

For everyone talking about they put a show on and it was in poor taste, that was beautiful and a great send off. Find something else to do then sit around and talk bad about someone home going. You should hope someone does the same for u when you pass.

[@exannaceleste4981]

I came from Haïti i love and respect this funeral please people pray for this familly

[@prophetessbuchanan9008]

I found it interesting that out of all these people criticizing the Pallbearers in these comments, I didnt see not one person say "Im praying for this family in their time of loss." Some of yall just hopped on here and started banging your keyboards complaining and criticizing. Have some respect for the family.

[@atriscaherron3933]

Msatriscasherront

[@veronicagraham9560]

My prayers too the family and everyone there

[@jonwash6698]

www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?action=obituaries.obit_view&CFID=204cd2b7-d40e-498f-bbc1-d54d796142d9&CFTOKEN=0&o_id=3568865&fh_id=14889

[@jonwash6698]

Reading this obituary makes me think the departed would have loved this send off.

[@silentfades]

@@jonwash6698 thank you sir- this really made it personal for me

[@TheWorldOfRagus]

If you just watch this video briefly, the first impression from someone in Europe could be: Ok, cool show. Then again I personally think, what a wonderful way to give the deceased a great home going and put the focus on that person. I wished we had such way for the final way in Germany too. Thank you for sharing this. My prayers and condolences to family and friends of the person who passed. God bless and regards from Munich in Germany.

[@TheMayorsDaughter]

This is awesome. What an awesome honor!

[@jfkmydad69]

Very professional and great precision. Pall Bearers were excellent.

[@mrsslop922]

Wendell Koger I wish we had professionals for my grandma because one of my brother was drunk and his clothes were way too big. The other family pallbearers were acting like my grandma weighed 1000 lbs when she actually weighed about 125. They were struggling and it was scary. I would pay extra for their services. I loved it.

[@wendyvalerie6624]

Powerful. It's how this person LIVED FOR GOD

[@jamestidwell4989]

It's nice to see people dress up at a funeral for a change

[@martiacrockett914]

It funeral for changed

[@martiacrockett914]

It noice to see people dress up at a funeral a change

[@marcusc8786]

They did a great job. I guess that's what the family wanted. God keep your arms around them in their time of lost. And yes I know the video is from a few years ago

[@starbob2494]

Come to New Orleans and watch a second line … this is low key and respectful.

[@danmilosevich]

New Orleans funerals are so, well, exciting.

[@lindabasden6558]

They were very graceful and professional

[@vinniewilson-torbert2712]

The singer has a beautiful voice. I pray it helps ease the sorrow. Praying for you ALL. I feel like I know this soul, My heart is heavy

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

The hoisting of the casket was so smooth, I had to rewind because I never saw them turn...Great job fellas💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@daydaypinnock7366]

This is the most moving tribute I have seen and I have been to a lot of funerals

[@emmajenkins7111]

From my understanding, that is how they lifted the great Luther Vandross.

[@traviscopeland7408]

They practice all that stuff... I use to work for a funeral home...

[@elizabethkujawinski3240]

I loved this tribute, believed the father wanted a good send off. Others may think it was of not taste, but I sure loved it. We don't live in the dark age of years ago. It's time to spread the greatness and morn no more.

[@maryanderson9244]

Zoo beautiful, pallbearer awesome job celebrating the life of the passing one......

[@tvteddy826]

I'm white and have never been to a black funeral....but that was one of the coolest things I've ever seen...

[@TheMayorsDaughter]

I think the pall bearers were awesome! The closing song touched me. Anyone who has a critic about this obviously hasn't buried their Father.

[@walterwinslow1489]

The Mayor’s Daughter that’s was Allsome pall bearers That’s all you end the funeral service

[@TheMayorsDaughter]

@@walterwinslow1489 Forgive me. I've never seen a service like this until the few I watched on KZbin. I think it's absolutely amazing! What a way to honor a loved one! Nothing but respect! :)

[@majortom1950]

@The Mayor's Daughter ---- I lost my dad - but we didn't allow folks to dance to the graveyard making a fool of yourself.

[@sugamama2jackson49]

I love the singer’s voice Waiting for the guys to do this March was too much for me if it was my love one

[@reginaking2246]

Beautifully done.

[@yenglish29]

This brings tears to my eyes. I lost my father 15 years ago and my step dad few years ago both from cancer. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@lindabasden6558]

Wow this was wonderful a great send off

[@mariannerojas8993]

Beautiful angles

[@DJRagus]

What a wonderful, „rocking“ and still touchful way to go the last way while celebrating someone’s life. I wished we had that here too. Thank you for sharing and god bless. I hope it helped the family and friends in this sad time.

[@CarmelaPattillo]

I thought it was beautiful. I like that black people still have such reverence for our dead that we want to do something special in our goodbyes as the final rights are literally the last thing you get to do for a loved one. It is a ritual display of love for the lost and comfort to the family.

[@berdellfleming5074]

Hope something special is do r for them in life!😮

[@latrh6217]

This is better then the last one I’ve seen

[@paulvanslyke7422]

I've never seen anything like this what touching and emotion it was may he rest in peace

[@graceandpeace4414]

This is so moving.

[@webstr11]

i love the woman who couldn't get off her dam phone to pray

[@HolyDeathVoodooQueenDarkOne]

Let not your heart be troubled for in my fathers house are many mansion if it where not so I would have told you so I go to prepare a place for you and when I come again I will render you unto myself.

[@ellishernandez4544]

REALLY,REALLY I DIDNT HEAR THAT; NOR WAS THEIR A WARNING TO THE OLD DEAD BEAT CHURCH PEOPLE IN THAT SERVICE; YOU NEED DISCERMENT; CARNAL CHREISTIAN DONT GO TO HEAVEN; LIKE REAL BORN AGAIN BELIEVERS NEVER GO TO HELL; THE CHURCH THEIR IS A JOKE JUST LIKE THE ELDERS-DECONS AND PASTOR ALL ON THEIR WAY TO HELL;PLAYING MICKY MOUSE CHURCH. HALF OF THIS FAMILY IS UNSAVED; AND KNOW WARNING;JUST A CHECK FOR THE PLAYER.

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

Ellis Hernandez Let God decide what is and isn't appropriate and YOU go back to school...GOD'S PEOPLE WILL PERISH FOR LACK OF WISDOM....Exercise WISDOM!!

[@carimerriweather3088]

Latoya Ford Amen thats what the word of GOD SAYS THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!

[@fatimarice153]

Amen sister

[@fatimarice153]

@@ItsAllLove4Real That's right sister

[@ellajohnson438]

Just beautiful.every one have their say to there family when they pass on what they want done at their funeral This just was touching i think iam going to tell my family to let me go out the same way.i just want to say god bless the family god has her or him.rip.

[@MrsznewyawkRN]

To everyone saying this is extra - they hire these people EXACTLY FOR THIS REASON - if its to over the top for you click off ✌🤷‍♀️

[@dancinonasmoothedge]

Mrsznewyawk *click*

[@karlahill7378]

Ss

[@prophetessbuchanan9008]

It was the request of his family. This is what THEY wanted. If you don't care for it, go view another video.

[@tommy34442]

What a beautiful send off. Absolutely beautiful.

[@nicolaheyesheyes4632]

Your respect is lovely thank you nicola frome the UK

[@annettemcilwain4652]

AWESOME VERRRY PROFESSIONAL & A JOB WELLLLL DONE!!!😎

[@bahrainprincedotnet7621]

as are the N.Y. Rockettes , but , sure don't need them playing around my casket , AT MY HOMEGOING.... WEIRD AZZ FREEMASON BULLSHIT. !!!! SOME PPL TELLS US , JUUUUUST WHO THEY ARE

[@janetjones5123]

Jj

[@theresephojo-lescourant8668]

It's beautifull 💕💕💕💕 Respect a Housse of Johnson 👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕

[@donnariggs7727]

On behalf of Mr. Gerald Johnson, Jr. and the staff of the House of Johnson Funeral Home, we thank you...

[@user-gj8ny9tj2o]

I think it's a nice send off

[@toyman9642]

I'm having a simple, dignified green burial. This is so over the top.

[@donnahughes6121]

Rob Tro Your choice, does not give you a right to down another person wishes.. How rude of you..

[@dancinonasmoothedge]

Rob Tro LOL

[@tylercorbin8073]

I hope you rot very quickly

[@latishamcallister4587]

im pray for this family

[@aldermanenterpriseinc]

OK! The finale coming out was a good touch.

[@patticournoyer8937]

That was beautiful

[@Betty-zm5nm]

Amen! This so touching. Dance with my father! My heart goes out to the family. In Jesse name I pray Amen and Amen

[@petergrogan4928]

if my pops goes before me this is how i would want it!

[@rorymckernan502]

This is how I want my funeral.

[@theresephojo-lescourant8668]

From Paris.💕

[@1401princeton]

beautiful looks like james bond style but just plain beautiful muscles yes Chicago should do this

[@IAmQueen54]

Well done...💖💖💖

[@lissiechamberlain1596]

Beautiful

[@bishop_papa7648]

Rip and family has my prayers but I wanna know how u outside recording and we can still hear the music as if u was right beside it

[@lamlady57]

Well done!!!

[@althompson8477]

Love the slow clap that never caught on

[@officialallannova8313]

Good evening, good afternoon, good morning, someone here knows how to say what music is playing and who is playing.

[@eltonjessup7141]

Amen ,the wife and family was satisfy. God be to Glory

[@marilynjones277]

Folks put on sure a show at funeral than a just nice and respectable funeral

[@tammylewis9246]

THAT WAS NICE 👣🕊

[@raymondescobar1702]

Sweet

[@ninahall8468]

God bless 🙏 this family and friends

[@youngnurse9994]

I think the pall bearers were masons . And this was a part of their program . I have seen masons do things like this before at many funerals. They do all different kinds of stuff.

[@adriennemeyer6399]

Last time I was st a funeral with Masons, they were white aprons

[@damerrickwilliams5815]

Remember, it's ok to have an honor guard, just don't make it into a show.

[@ellishernandez4544]

ITS NOT OK; TO PLACE SPEACIL NAMES LIKE THEIR GOING TO GET IN HEAVEN;ON PART OF THIS SHOW; THE REAL SHOW IS IN HEAVEN NOT ON EARTH; NO SALVATION, NO HEAVEN. WHEN WILL THE PASTORS SAY HERE LIKES BR AND SIS SO AN SO THAT WHERE SOLD OUT FOR CHRIST OR AT LEAST SAY SELL OUT FOR CHRIST; LETS ;GIVE SOMETHING FOR THE LOST VISITORS THA HAVENT BEEN IN CHURCH FOR 20 YRS SOMETHING TO CONSIDER; ONLY REAL PASTORS DO THIS.

[@theresajones9279]

Ellis Hernandez

[@prophetessbuchanan9008]

Damerrick Williams - Where was the "SHOW"? Compared to some Ive seen, this was quite respectful and dignified. And dont forget: THE FAMILY REQUESTED IT... So theres no more for anyone to say. They dont need to see these criticizing comments in their season of grief.

[@prophetessbuchanan9008]

@@ellishernandez4544 - the services were conducted at the family request. Whatever they wanted.

[@loisrolland7574]

@@ellishernandez4544, no matter how a family want to make funeral service special for their love ones. There's always going to be that "ONE" person to have something negative to say. It will always be that one person criticizing what, why and how come your doing this or why you're doing that..... Their are no two people alike, what l like you may not like and vice versia. ...I honestly feel if you're going to be negative just don't leave a comment .

[@mariannerojas9636]

Beautiful 🥰

[@cedricdean6761]

Nice to hear the organ instead of just an organ

[@user-gj8ny9tj2o]

Yes it's a nice send off

[@jeremiahmaxie9679]

Rip Kevin Lee Jackson Sr

[@aaryjan]

he says get to your cars rapidly right through that song accompanying their goodbyes now that is some efficient undertakes though it does not really come across as so stylish!

[@mcaddicts]

Ary vanHarrick That was the pastor or minister or what ever you call them.

[@donnahughes6121]

Ary vanHarrick , stylist is in the eye of the beholder. Enough negative remarks from the peanut gallery..

[@karlahill7378]

Drawer

[@janetjones5123]

Jßé84 j9éd Jà3ñ8

[@tdeveritt]

My wife already know not to spend more than 500 on my funeral. If the 500 wont cover it, Just throw me in the ocean and feed me to the sharks.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Natural burial is very inexpensive and so good for the earth. No embalming which is a barbaric practice. There's a video by Luth Luther that shows the actual entire process on a real dead person. Nothing hidden. It's horrific. #orderofthegooddeath

[@Hello-ye2bi]

@guardians animal rescue- you are ABSOLUTELY right about the entire embalming process! A relative was a Funeral Director (mortician), I never want that done to my body. I will state this is an incredible send off. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. The paulbearers did an INCREDIBLE job. I commend them.

[@lolkpkemo6627]

Terry Everitt I own 2 crematories and I am with the national funeral association the state requires a proper burial if your wife was to feed you to a shark she would be charged no matter what if you don't want to be embalmed or cremated you have to be buried within 48 hours but for a cremation for $500 that probably does not include taxes and THE URN and to be cremated

[@misspaulettemissp3080]

I like the funeral was nice

[@coraguice4928]

Is this House Of Johnson Funeral Home in Dawson, GA.?

[@dbsworstnitmare1]

Cora Guice no detroit, Michigan

[@lilianjones4983]

They probably didn't do nothing for them when they was alive ..is just the way it is..won't to impress some body ....u do for me when I'm alive not when I'm dead....hell I'm dead I can't see u ..keep ur flowers & ur horse & buggy...my opinion!!!!! R.i.p.. .

[@julesfans5190]

Thats not kind, dont say trush about a family u dont know. Please keep u r frustrations to ur self. Rest in peace dear beloved

[@prophetessbuchanan9008]

Now you're making assumptions. This family was very close, you're trying to make a judgment call and you don't know any of this family.

[@larreshiafradiue813]

I REALLY THINK THIS IS SOME TYPE OF RITUAL OR SOMETHING. FRFR NO BS

[@emesass5959]

I don't get it, the only word that comes out mind is inappropriate.

[@prophetessbuchanan9008]

Inappropriate for WHO? This was done at the family request...

[@diandraversteeg8360]

that woman is playing on her phone

[@alinecaetanomenezes2392]

this is beautifull

[@lisajackson2329]

Aline Caetano Menezes beautiful....

[@andrebarbee9972]

That was tight the pallbearer

[@dieselbrown825]

y that woman on her phone during a funeral service

[@kevingore2925]

Only black people.

[@devondremcneill9341]

TOOO MUCCHHHH!!!! Everybody wanna be like Golden Gate!!!!!!

[@donnahughes6121]

Devondre McNeill , each person choice on how they want their services.

[@dancinonasmoothedge]

Devondre McNeill way too much. I couldn’t sit through this.

[@theresephojo-lescourant8668]

The House of Johnson 👏👏👏

[@elizabethgardner7982]

omgoodness, the expense also

[@brandiwhine666]

Its a little over the top for my taste, I would probably feel very uncomfortable if I was in attendance. However, thats just me, it was extremely well done, these guys are definately on top of their game.

[@novelmaker25]

Where is this funeral home?

[@donnariggs7727]

The House of Johnson Funeral Homes of Detroit and Jackson, Michigan... Gerald Johnson Jr CEO/OWNER and Dominique Johnson DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & THE ELITE GUARD PALLBEARERS

[@dillankennedy5041]

When i die take me out like this

[@mrCrvwallace]

Where is this funeral home at? I want to have this at my own funeral

[@thehouseofjohnsonfuneralho7569]

Rico Wallace we are located in Detroit & Southfield & Jackson, Michigan

[@mrCrvwallace]

@@thehouseofjohnsonfuneralho7569 if I was living in Detroit I would want my body to go your funeral home and y'all carry me just like that..

[@kevinwesmolan4267]

@@thehouseofjohnsonfuneralho7569 ❤️

[@michaelthomassambrano3934]

This is about the pallbearers putting on a show not about the deceased.

[@mrdumass]

No...it's about putting on a show and the funeral home upcharging the bereaved for providing the "Grand Elite Honor Guard Hippity Dippity Super-duper Extra Select" pallbearers, one of whom is wearing a Bluetooth. WTF?

[@malcolmmarshall4371]

I have been to a black funeral a very dear US friend of mind he asked for it in his will no organ but a jazz band the service last a hour better than the UK ones Were I live

[@koraljed5312]

Pięknie, szkoda tylko że to akurat pogrzeb, brawo dla panów od ceremonii pogrzebowej.

[@charlesward7028]

Heard and taylor funeral home in detroit do that.

[@ellishernandez4544]

THE COMIC THING IS TRAVLEING TO ALL MICKY MOUSE CHURCHES; GOD SHOWED ME THIS LONG AGO AND I WROTE TO WARN PEOPLE ABOUT THESE STUPID PASTOR FOLLOWING THE DECIPTION.

[@GinaBush-gb6tk]

Jesus was laid in a borrowed tomb after he died on the cross for our sins. He didn't need a show.

[@pce-sz1gi]

Hilarious! Great show.

[@runa1312]

Зачем они танцуют на похоронах?