Mr. David DeWayne Johnson

JOHNSON, Mr. David DeWayne - Age 59, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at his residence. Family hour 1:30 PM Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 2:00 PM. Bishop Christopher Martin, officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the chapel 1:30 PM Tuesday. Mr. Johnson will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday, with family present from 4:00PM-6:00PM. Mr. David DeWayne “D.J.” Johnson was born April 3, 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the only child to parents, Dennis D. Johnson and Effie Johnson-Whitmore. David was proud graduate of Flint Southwestern High School, graduating “Class of 1982.” He played basketball and football during his high school years. David also attended Mott Community College majoring in Marketing and studied Management at Baker College. David was employed at Plastic Research Corporation as a Purchasing Agent. David was an avid sports fan. When attending or watching sporting events he was the coach, referee, player and the fan all at the same time. He was kind, loving, friendly, supportive, giving, and respectful. David would always welcome you with open arms. His smile would light up a room. David met no strangers. He was a “comedian at heart.” But, more importantly he loved the Lord, and prayed often with his parents and loved ones. Mr. David DeWayne “D.J.” Johnson leaves to cherish his memory: 2 daughters, Aireka Johnson of Little Rock, AR and Yassmin Johnson of Farmington Hills, MI; mother and step-father, Effie and Elder Clarence Whitmore of Grand Blanc, MI; 2 grandchildren, Janae and Jarmaine Young, both of Little Rock, AR; fiancé, Rhonda Payton; 2 step-brothers, Pastor Kirk Whitmore and Terence Whitmore; step-sister, Christal Whitmore; aunt, Elenora Watkins, all of Flint; 2 uncles, Carl Johnson of Ann Arbor, MI and Jerrel Sanders of Flint; a host of cousins including special cousins, Lana Houston, Sheery Houston, Marva Williams, Lisa Watkins, Ray Houston, Charles Armstrong, Darlene Gonder, James Robinson, Aunt Carrie Webb, Moses Webb, Jr., James Webb, Cathy Webb, Mary Alice Webb, Steve Webb, Louise Roberts and Carl Webb as well as lifelong friends, Ozel Martin, Derrick Martin, Darryl Martin, Dwayne Martin, Sheila Martin, James Gills, Pastor Alex Huskey, and the family of Otis Williams. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Johnson; 2 grandmothers, Fannie Browning and Helen Johnson; uncle, Earl Johnson; 3 aunts, Bertha Robinson, JoAnne Dawkins and Beverly Lewis. The family would like to express special thanks goes to Bishop Christopher E. Martin and Cathedral of Faith Ministries Church Of God In Christ, Fresenius Kidney Care, EMT Workers, American Business Women’s Association, Bible Study Fellowship Group, Pastor Alex Huskey, Lisa Payton, Sue Turner-Wright, Portia Washington, Mr. & Mrs. Jerrel Sanders, and Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and staff.

Mr. David DeWayne Johnson

April 3, 1964 - May 15, 2023