Background
Johnson, Rufus Winfield was born on May 1, 1911 in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Son of Charles L. and Margaret (Smith) Johnson.
Johnson, Rufus Winfield was born on May 1, 1911 in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Son of Charles L. and Margaret (Smith) Johnson.
AB, Howard University, 1934. Postgraduate, Howard University, 1936. Bachelor of Laws, Howard University, 1939.
Private practice, District of Columbia, California, Arkansas, 1945—1978. Originator Lawyer's Pro Bono Service.
Retired lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), American Judicature Society, American Academy Political and Social Science, Military Order Purple Heart, International Society Poets, American Kempo Karate Association, Senior Citizens Coalition, Retired Officers Association, American Legion, Masons, American Karate Association (5th degree Shorin-Ryu Black Belt), Lions.
Married Rosena L. Allen, June 21, 1939 (divorced May 1971). Married Vaunda Louise Griffith, May 29, 1971 (deceased 2005). Step-children: Yvonne, Jackie, Karen, Rodney, Michelle.