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Kristopher Johnson Obituary
CHARLESTON, SC / STURBRIDGE, MA - Kristopher M. "KJ" Johnson, 34, of Charleston, SC and formerly of Sturbridge, died suddenly, March 20th. in Savannah, GA.
He leaves his parents, Donald H. and Laura B. (McGinley) Johnson of Sturbridge, his brothers; Sean R. Johnson of Milford, MA and Stephen T. Johnson of W. Springfield, MA, his maternal grandparents; Katherine (Nichols) and her husband A. Rives McGinley of Orleans, MA., aunts, uncles and cousins. He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Theresa (Beffre) Ouellette and her husband Arthur Ouellette and Donald H. Johnson, Sr.
Kris worked for EcoScripts in Charleston, SC.
He was born in New Britain, CT., and later graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School, Eastern CT. State University and received his Master's Degree from Nichols College in Dudley, MA. Kris was assistant basketball coach at his Alma Mater, Eastern CT. University. He then became the head basketball coach at Lawrence Academy for four years. He left Lawrence Academy to become athletic director and basketball coach at West Nottingham Academy where he led them to the 2018 championship season.
A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held on Friday, April 9th at 11 a.m. at 101 Malboeuf Rd., Ware, Ma. (Covid 19 precautions must be observed).
J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer (www.morinfuneralhomes.com) is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kris can be sent to Eastern CT State U. Development Office, 83 Windham St. Willimantic CT 06226 with checks made out to ECSU Foundation (Memo Line Men's Basketball) https://www.easternct.edu/give/give-to-eastern.html or https://www.gofundme.com/f/kristopher-johnson-33-scholarship-ecsu?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer
Memories and Condolences
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28 Entries
Danny
March 27, 2025
Another year gone, another 12 months of knowing you weren´t going to be around but for the last 365 days I remembered all the fun memories we had as friends! Miss you bro!
Danny DeJe
March 28, 2024
It´s still hard to believe but I know you´re ok bro. I saw you in a dream recently and we laughed about the old days. See you again my guy
Peter orszulak
March 27, 2024
Don and Laura Kris is in my prayers God Bless
Happy Easter
Peter Orszulak
Susan Brunell
April 28, 2021
I am so sorry for the family's loss. I understand, as I have also lost a child. I run a parent's grief support group in the Southbridge-Woodstock area. Please contact me if you are interested in the support we can offer to you.
Danny DeJe
April 23, 2021
My brother KJ, I´ll miss you bro! I´ll always have these memories
Natalie
April 22, 2021
You will never be forgotten.
Natalie
April 22, 2021
You will ever be forgotten
Victoria and Joe Bernier
April 9, 2021
KJ was simply the best -- such a terrific friend, coach, colleague, and person. We loved working with him at WNA and have such great memories from that time spent together. We'll really miss you, KJ.
R Mora
April 7, 2021
Thank you for your support of me and for leading by example. My regret is not saying this sooner because you deserved all the positivity that this world could offer.
Drew Trudeau
April 6, 2021
My deepest condolences to KJ's closest friends and his beloved family. I had the privilege, and honor, of working with KJ at his most recent job. I was his manager and we worked together closely on our leadership team. KJ was the sale lead for his team the Bolts. KJ was an amazing young man, very brilliant in his ability to go above and beyond in every aspect of his work. He was very impassioned to call patients every day, and help them find a convenient new option to help them get their medications. KJ helped A LOT of people across this country working with me. I am very proud of his work, and you should all know what an amazing spirit he was on our team. He motivated his teammates. He helped them do better, even when they weren't on his team. He was a very special and integral edition to our team, and will be deeply missed. I'll miss our talks about basketball, he had a good ear for my complaints about how my Celtics were losing lol.
I am so glad I got to know him. But I am so sorry to all of you that knew him better than I. He is going to be missed. Godspeed KJ! Rest easy buddy!
Danny DeJe
April 4, 2021
My guy, my boy, my brother, my teammate, my roommate, my friend, my gym partner and the person who was always willing to put in work at any time of the day to get better. I´ll miss you family!
Robyn Frick
April 4, 2021
I distinctly remember KJ and Tommy playing sports and spending time watching the games with you guys. My deepest deepest condolences!
Sasha Skulsky
April 4, 2021
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April 4, 2021
Sasha Skulsky
April 4, 2021
Sasha Skulsky
April 4, 2021
Always a good time hanging out, and one of the most supportive people I know.
An amazing coach, recruiter, friend, and person.
You will be missed by so many.
Carol and Shawn Amell
April 3, 2021
We have so many memories of KJ and the Colchester kids .. I just can´t believe this is happening. Sending hugs and love to Laura and Don.
Jim Driggs
April 3, 2021
My deepest sympathy and condolences. He had a way to make you feel good. He was a competitor and had a huge heart. Your family is in my prayers.
Dr. David Yeo
April 3, 2021
KJ was a student in my class and was on the Eastern CT State University basketball team for which I was the Athletic Trainer. He distinguished himself because of his work ethic, positive attitude, team approach and constant humility. We miss him at Eastern.
Justin Lang
April 2, 2021
KJ was one of the best guys I had the privilege of meeting in basketball, and I am lucky to have been able to call him a friend. My deepest condolences to the Johnson family. May he Rest In Peace.
Anthony Leonelli
April 2, 2021
KJ, was a guy who nothing ever had anything bad to say about him- which is rare in basketball. A hard worker, great competitor, and just a good person.
I´ll miss him terribly and I feel horrible for his close friends and family
Colleen ONeil
April 2, 2021
My deepest sympathy´ to all of you. May he Rest In Peace. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers .
Peter and Philippa Orszulak
April 2, 2021
We are very saddened with your loss and will keep your family in our prayers.
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