Jeremy Aaron Johnson

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Jeremy Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON Jeremy Aaron Johnson, a personal trainer, massage therapist, wellness coach, entrepreneur, actor, and model who touched thousands of lives through his work died in a tragic drowning accident while on vacation in Navarre Beach, Florida on Saturday July 20th, 2013. He was 39. Jeremy was born in New Orleans at Mercy Hospital on September 17, 1973. He attended Hynes Elementary, John Dibert, Eleanore McMain, and Benjamin Franklin. He graduated from Loyola University with a degree in Communications. He also graduated from Blue Cliff College with a certificate in massage therapy and held many health and fitness certifications. For many years he was the director of wellness at Loyola University's Recreation Center. He was also a beloved trainer at The New Orleans Athletic Club and co-owned Evolution Massage Therapy studio. Jeremy was also an actor and a model who appeared in over a dozen films and over thirty local and national commercials. He appeared in scenes with Nicholas Cage, Jim Carey, Brad Pitt, Samuel L. Jackson, and many more and is a member of The Screen Actor's Guild. Jeremy was an amazing and inspiring man who lit up the world with his love, strength, and heart. He is best remembered for his zest for life, care for others, love and devotion to family and friends, incredible sense of humor, passion for fitness and sports, and ability to encourage and inspire others to be their best. He was a life-long New Orleanian who loved the city. Survivers include his mother Mary Burke Johnson, father Bruce Johnson, brothers Sean Johnson and Matt Johnson, his love Tessa Izdepski, grandparents the late Mary Lyons Burke, Thomas Francis Burke, Allen Paul Johnson and Dorothy Eddy Johnson, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A public celebration of Jeremy's life will be held on Saturday August 3rd, 3-6pm with a 4pm tribute to Jeremy at Loyola University's Danna Student Center in the St Charles Room. Visit Jeremy's online memorial page at http://www.forevermissed.com/jeremy-aaron-johnson#about . Watch WWL-TV's feature on Jeremy's life at: http://www.wwltv.com/news/Personal-trainer-who-drowned-during-Florida-vacation-touched-many-lives-216530201.html In lieu of flowers, friends and family are invited to make a donation to a scholarship fund in Jeremy's name to help youth from New Orleans public schools who come from lower income families attend college at Loyola University. To make a contribution visit: http://giving.loyno.edu/jeremy-johnson-memorial-scholarship

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Johnson

9 Entries

Hidi Nuss

November 17, 2016

I just wanted to say that it's been years now and my heart still goes out to Jeremy's family and I still think about him. That we don't forget and that you are all still in my prayers and thoughts. He was such a lovely person and I send you blessings all of the time.

August 23, 2013

My son,Arthur (Art) Hattier went to Hynes School with Jeremy. My son and Jeremy had great times together.

Jeremy's mother, Mary, and I, went to grammer school together, St. Dominic.

We wanted to let your family know how special we thought Jeremy was, and he will be in our thoughts and prayers forever.

Marie, Art and Ann Marie

Jubek lee

August 10, 2013

Jeremy, my friend, my brother. I heard about this friday. I'm still in shock and idk what to say. I'm really heartbroken and i wish the best of hope and prayers to you, friends and family. I pray and wIll never forget you. Your family. I'll miss you and wIll always remember you.

Judy Saux

August 6, 2013

Mary and Bruce, Sean and Matt, Tessa, and FAMILY. I was brokenhearted to learn of Jeremy's death. What a lovely and creative young man. I remember being so impressed in talking to him at Mrs. Burke's memorial service. I love you all.

Amelia Nguyen

August 5, 2013

My husband (Phung Nguyen) was Jeremy's friend from high school, and as his widow, my heart is broken for all of you. I know intensely the suddenness of your loss, the pain and questions; yet, I know God wants to pull you through your grief. Praying that you allow Him to do that in his way and his time.

Sincerely, in Christ,

Amelia

Marco Meneghini

August 4, 2013

Jeremy was a superior student in my Spanish I Honors class in the 9th grade at McMain Magnet 1988-1989. I am so glad to hear that he was able to do so many things that he enjoyed doing; however, I am so sorry to hear of his early passing--he left us way too soon. He will always be missed.

Lynn Smith Foxworth

August 2, 2013

Johnson Family: Keep your faith in God and know that He will give you the strength you need. Jeremy was an amazing individual and my life is enriched for having known him as a friend and co-worker at Loyola's Rec Plex.

hishaunda riles

August 2, 2013

Jeremy it so heard gone to work walking tho the door u not their it don't feel the same way at noac

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