As the 60th annual Johnson/McDuffie/Rhyne family reunion approaches, it's time we celebrate and honor the legacy and impact our ancestors have had on the whole of Alliance, Ohio. The Johnson/McDuffie/Rhyne families have a rich history in this region, contributing significantly to the fabric of our society through their dedication, service, and love. Our ancestors paved the way for future generations, instilling values of resilience, unity, and community service that continue to guide us today.

By dedicating Jersey Street to Johnson Drive, we can pay tribute to their enduring legacy and acknowledge their lasting contributions to our City. This honorary name dedication will serve as a perpetual reminder of two brothers (Charles Johnson and Clarence Johnson) and their extended families' profound influence has had and will continue to have on Alliance.

We the family, residents, neighbors, and friends of the Johnson family kindly request the City of Alliance to consider this name dedication, allowing us to properly recognize and celebrate the Johnson/McDuffie/Rhyne family’s legacy and their impact on our community.

Join us in this effort to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations. Let us come together as a community to support this important initiative.

By signing this petition, you are helping to ensure that the contributions of the Johnson family, along with the McDuffie and Rhyne families, are permanently acknowledged in the city of Alliance. Please add your signature and help us make Johnson Drive a reality.

Thank you for your time.

In Acknowledgment of Jersey Street Residents:

Charles T. Johnson (Feb. 24, 1924 - June 23, 2025)

• Married 71yrs. to Dorothy L. Johnson
• Members of New Zion Baptist Church
• Retired from Conrail after 42yrs of service
• WWII Veteran with three (3) Bronze Stars
• Commander of American Legion Post 791 for nine years and member of French Legion 40 and 8
• City of Alliance Memorial Day Parade Honoree oldest black WWII Veteran
• Wife, Dorothy retired from Mount Union College, Presidents of Alliance Choruses Union, and Women's American Legion Post 791,
  Member of Knights of Pythian

Clarence E. Johnson (Sept. 22, 1928 - March 17, 2010)

• Married 54yrs. to Nellie R. Johnson
• Members of New Zion Baptist Church, New Zion Baptist Trustee and Deacon
• WWII Veteran and Military Lightweight Boxing Champion
• National Golden Gloves Boxing Trainer
• Retired from Conrail after 45yrs of service
• City of Alliance Councilman, City of Alliance Civil Service Commission member of 22yrs
• City of Alliance Crossing Guard
• Co-Founder of Alliance Area Black Caucus
• Former Commander & Chaplin of American Legion Post 791
• Former President of Alliance Democratic Club
• Co-Founder & Owner of Johnson's Athletic Club with wife, Nellie
• City of Alliance "Sis & Baldy Johnson Day" Proclamation July 18, 1998
• Nellie was a member of American Legion 791 and the Women's Auxiliary Unit
• Over 40 years of annual Easter Egg Hunts and Community Breakfast