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Kevin Johnson Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Lesha Ivey
August 13, 2023
Well my brother it has been 13 years. Time is flying. Still seems like yesterday. Still missing you. Thinking about when you were in the service, how it always seems like you were gone to long. Until we meet in that heavenly place, continues to rest.
Love you always,
Annette
Lesha Ivey-Borden
August 3, 2021
Kevin, I still do not know how to explain this feeling of not being able to verbalize such a loss. As this day comes everyday, just as it has for 11 years now, It still seems unreal. The only thing that tells me often that this is real is the absence of your smile, the sound of your voice, the best hugs in the world. I remember our last conversation just like it was yesterday. I will forever remember it and allow it to continue to give me strength. You told me you were proud of me. I wonder and hope you knew how very proud I have and will always continue to be of you. Not only while you were here, but thru out the rest of eternity. I love you and I miss you. You and mom keep holding it down till we meet again in Heaven.
Love you Always and Forever
Annette
Dana Johnson-Henley
August 2, 2021
11 Long years it has been since you were suddenly taken away from us. For me it still seems like yesterday. I still miss you everyday and it never fails that when I'm in the middle of something you are there with me, telling me I can do it keep trying. Because of you there are so many times I want to give up but your voice in my head keeps me pushing forward. My personality has changed since you left, my joy is not the same but because I love you so much I move on cause I know one day that song in my heart will return when we meet again in heaven. Keep holding on to GOD'S unchanging hand and remember you are missed and loved so much still here on earth. LOVE YOU BRO!! Rest I peace and enjoy your eternal life.
Mitchelene BigMan
October 18, 2020
Kevin I still can’t believe your gone. You always been a great friend and support in all my crazy endeavors. Will miss your laughs and fast speaking, but will miss your gentle hugs.
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Lesha Ivey-Borden
August 3, 2020
Wow Kevin, it has been ten years today. Seems like a lifetime. Now mom is gone too. I wonder if I will ever be able to stop counting the years or remembering the day. I guest the difference now is I think more of the years I was allowed to love you. Although I know I will always miss you, I realize the love never changes. I love you as much today as I always have and always will. You and mom hold it down till I get there. Rest in His care, you have earned it.
Loving you forever and Always.
Annette
Elsie Branch
August 7, 2013
Kevin Darcel Johnson, my first born son. Home for 18 years, with Uncle Sam for 24 1/2 years. Gone too soon. Missing your smile, laughter and fast talking, also your gentle bear hugs. Need you to walk on in with a Hardee's ham biscuit and some fat back from Spivey's. Momma know you need some about now.(smile) Behave yourself, don't make God put you out before I join you, and we will be able to spend eternity there together. Miss you son.
Love You Forever,
Mom
Patty/Anyae Taylor
August 7, 2013
miss you kevin very much. Theres not a day that goes by that your niece Anyae and I don't talk about you. Tears shed for my brother.
Chauncy Johnson
August 6, 2013
Miss You man!!!
Lesha Ivey
August 6, 2013
Well, mom and I went out to visit you on August 3. We spent time, cleaning up things, talking and remembering so many things about you and your life. The thought of you not being here is still hurtful. The thought that I was not there and you were alone haunted me but God arrested me and gave me a peace and assured me you were never alone. He said I was there for him as I am even on today with you. He revealed to me the life you lead while you were here. The places you visited. The things you experienced and shared and oh my God it bought such a smile to my face. Although your life here with us was much to short, according to the world's standards. The life God allowed you to live, the opportunities He gave you and the way He loved you can never be measured up in your numbers of years here. I am sad at our loss as a family, but I rejoice in the knowledge God gave me an opportunity to love you and experience your love as my brother. Thank God that He loved me so much, that He loaned you to me for a season and for your life time. Gone but never ever forgotten. Love you now and forever more. Rest In heaven until we meet again.
Love Always,
Annette
August 6, 2013
I will always treasure the little time I did have with you. We often spoke of the fact that both of us left home to follow our dreams at such an early age and did not get to see each other very often. But I can still remember those BIG HUGS and BIG SMILES you would always give me when we did get an opportunity to be home at the same time. Thank you for the conversation we had for one hour the night before you were taken to your heavenly home. I will strive to continue to be the best big sister I can and God will help me to be. We miss you and will forever remember Our Big little Brother!!! Your Big Sister, Sheila
Dana Johnson
August 6, 2013
When we first lost you I felt as if my life had ended. The pain and sorrow I felt in my heart was to much to bear. As the years have passed the pain is still strong in my heart, but I live on in your honor. I never thought that such a wonderful brother, friend, hero of mine could leave this world. That goes to show all of us that GOD is in control and no matter how much we think we can fix some times we have to learn to understand. Even if right now, three years later I still don't understand why I had to lose you, I do accept that GOD is in control and I have to remain here until he takes me home. So this may be the last entry I can make in this book telling you how much you are loved in missed. It will never be the last time you hear me say, I love and miss you. So continue to hold heaven down, and when we meet again the love I feel for you now and always will be carried with me into eternity.
Lesha Ivey
August 3, 2012
Well today marks two years since you went home to be with the Lord. You are still surely missed. The tears come less but still often. I thank God for wiping away the tears of sorrow and replacing them with the joy of many happy memories. I dreamed of you recently. In the dream you called my name as only you could do. When I turned to face you, you were wearing a white robe. Not the typical heavenly robe, but a white bath robe. I could hear you saying with a smile " God I will go see her but can I wear this robe instead." After calling my name you never said a word, you just gave me one of those big bear hugs that only you could give. I began to cry as you hugs often made me do when I was going thru, it did what it had done so many often times before. It made the cares of this world fade away. Thank you for continuing to know what I need when I need it and being so freely willing to give. I still miss you and will love you thru out all eternity.
Love Always,
Annette
patty jackson
June 11, 2012
I miss you kevin
Mitchelene BigMan
August 2, 2011
Kevin,
Tomorrow will be a year since I last heard from you. You have been a joy in my life as a friend and as a brother. Really miss you, but hope to see you soon. Tell my dad I said hi, and I still thank God for sending you as my special angel.
Lesha Ivey
August 2, 2011
Well Kevin tommorrow will be a year since we lost you. It is still just as hard to bear today as it was the day it happened. You are truly, as you will always be missed. I love you. I think of you daily. I rejoice about your life often. Rest now and forever more in Jesus matchless and Holy name. Amen
Alicia Payne
March 14, 2011
Jafu you were my best friend I was shocked to hear of your passing. You will forever be with me. Britany you had a wonderful father and he loved you so much I am truly sorry for your loss. Life will never be the same!
Byron Casteel
February 16, 2011
My condolences go out to the family of Kevin "J Fu" Johnson. I was floored to learn of his passing, he was such a great person. I personally shared many laughs with him. He was so full of laughter and he touched the lives of those he came in contact with. He will be truly missed. R.I.P Soldier!!!
Giron Sloane
February 15, 2011
Just wanted you will be missed by everyone's life you touched including mine. Rest in peace sir.
CW3 Tirso McCoy
November 18, 2010
I just found out.. KJ, You ARE missed!
I have many Army memories, but I mostly remember how much you cared for Soldiers....
Goldminer 26D
October 25, 2010
Goldminer 26G (Ancient), You will be missed and remembered as my good friend and fellow soldier. I will never forget those fun nights in the desert of California, surrounded by the smell of your home made BBQ seasonings while we sit around the fire and laugh about the events of our day, you made the time there fun and interesting. I'm so sorry to see you go so soon. My condolences to your daughter and family. Rest in peace my brother!
September 16, 2010
Kevin you were God's special guardian angel for so many of us. It hurts to know I won't see you or hear your voice again. I know you are up in heaven, probably next to my dad who left us nine months ago, making him laugh. I know when it's time for all of us to go home you will be waiting with your arms open as always with that special loving smile saying "what took you so long" . I will miss you and love you big brother of mine. See you soon.
Love always,
Sis Big Man
John Pope
September 5, 2010
Kevin, you will be sorely missed big bro. I wish we had more time together as adults but we have numerous memories growing up. I Love You and miss you!
Lesha Ivey
September 5, 2010
Kevin, even on today, you are so deeply missed, I find it hard to believe, that I'll never get another opportunity to hear you say, I love you too sis. Rest in peace and I'll see you again in our father's house.I will love you forever.
September 2, 2010
Rest in peace brother, Goldminer26G...
Deloris Johnson
August 31, 2010
Shelia and family: So sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know Kevin but I have known Miss Vee and Shelia for years. I know it's hard to lose a child as I lost my son 19 years ago and it still hurts. I have never lost a sibling but I know this has to be hard, too. I heard only great things about Kevin. Sounds like he was a really nice fellow. When you are down and out, think of how much he loved you and how much you loved him. Also, remember the good times you had together. Kevin will always remain in your hearts. Shelia, our Riverview classmates have been trying to contact you for a long time. I've talked to several of them and they, too, send their condolences. Know that many people love and care about you.
Ulysses Thomas
August 28, 2010
I would like to send my condolences to the family. Kevin you will me sorely missed.
Ginger Garner
August 24, 2010
The Garner family sends our condolences to the Johnson family. May the Creator forever hold you in his arms! You will truly be missed!
Kelli Sinkler
August 12, 2010
Kevin my you rest in peace. I want to give my deepest sympathy sorry for your lost. Just think GOD had an angel with a big heart n smile!
Jewel Moorman
August 12, 2010
My prayers and condolences are with the family at this tragic time. Kevin, you will remain in my heart always. I can never forget you. I know your in a better place and we'll see each other again.
Shantina Harris
August 11, 2010
My prayers go out to you and your family. You are gone but never forgotten...Rest In Peace Kevin
August 11, 2010
My prayers go out to you and your family. You are gone but never forgotten.......Rest In Peace Kevin
Shantina Harris.......Baltimore,Md.
Terrence DeBerry
August 10, 2010
My prayers are with you(Kevin) & your family.We were close friends at SHS & was glad to reconnect with you 2 months ago through facebook.Farewell my fellow SERVICEMAN..See you up yonder!..Keep laughing till I get there!
From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home
August 10, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
August 9, 2010
TO LESHA, YOUR MOTHER, TO KEVIN CHILDREN, TAVISHA, DANA AND ALL YOUR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GRANT YOU ALL INNER PEACE AND COMFORT, DURING THE TRAGIC LOST OF YOUR BELOVED BROTHER, SON, DAD AND UNCLE (KEVIN JOHNSON). (MATT:5:4)
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