The Journey

Life Timeline

Simeon W. JohnsonFrom a myopic life to a vanguard of change
Chapter 1
1946

Birth & Early Childhood

Born
July 14, 1946
Place
Jamaica
Family
Youngest of thirteen children
Ages 3–5
Approximately 1949–1951, Jamaica

As a young child, Simeon witnessed the death of his mother, an experience that became one of the significant hardships of his early life.

Chapter 2
1964

Preschool / Kindergarten

School
Ebenezer Primary School
Location
Manchester, Jamaica

Ebenezer Primary is a historic, multi-grade rural institution in the parish of Manchester.

Chapter 3
1995

Junior High School

School
American High School
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Chapter 4
1976

High School / Teenage Years

Program
Radio and Television Technician
School
National Technical High School

Simeon endured numerous hardships during his teenage years and eventually reached a point of profound despair, coming to the brink of suicide. These experiences later became an important part of his testimony and spiritual transformation.

Chapter 5
1978

College / Training

Institution
National Technical Schools, Los Angeles, CA
Course
Cleveland Institute of Electronics
Chapter 6
1966 – 1967

Migration

To Canada
1966, age 19 — from Jamaica
To the United States
1967, age 21 — from Canada
Chapter 7
1989 – 2009

Work & Career

Employer
New York City Transit Authority
Years
January 1989 – February 2009 (20 years, 1 month)
Role
Assistant Elevator & Escalator Maintainer
Chapter 8
1972

Marriage & Family

Wife
Dorothy Edward Johnson (born May 8, 1948)
Married
March 21, 1972
Children
Cheryl and Cassandra
Chapter 9
The Author

Writing & Publishing

His life experiences ultimately became a major source of his writing and testimony. His book, A Myopic Life Resonated From the Brink of the Abyss (publication date to be confirmed), describes his journey from a difficult and seemingly directionless life, through profound hardship and despair, to a transformed life of faith and purpose.

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Chapter 10
The Turning Point

Major Life Transformation

A central theme of Simeon Johnson's life is his transformation from what he describes as a “myopic life” into a “vanguard of change” life. Despite the loss of his mother as a child, severe hardships as a teenager, and reaching the brink of suicide, he describes his eventual transformation as a testimony to God's blessing and the power of the Cross. His story has become the foundation of his desire to testify to the world, using his life and writing to inspire and influence others.

Chapter 11
Today

Present Day

Work
Author, writer, and faith-centered advocate
Accomplishment
Turning personal hardship and transformation into written testimony and a broader message of hope, faith, and change
Goal
To continue sharing his testimony and influencing lives through his writing and message

"My Mission and Vision"

To promulgate the Good News Story around the World, changing lives in preparation for the Kingdom of God. Amen!