Visitation held for Dr. Johnnie Colemon, Christ Universal Temple founder

Sunday, January 4, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Visitation was held Sunday for a longtime minister on the city's South Side, as family and friends gathered to say goodbye to Reverend Dr. Johnnie Colemon.

Dr. Colemon founded the Christ Universal Temple in 1956 and served as senior minister for 50 years.

Colemon passed away just two days before Christmas. She was 94.
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