Eric .J. Johnson

Eric Jawan Johnson was born to Eric Johnson and the late Serita Burrell on July 5, 1980 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on September 8, 2016 from a lifelong battle of Congenital Heart Disease. Juan, Black or Fish as he was affectionately known, was born an only child, he was raised by his devoted grandmother Deborah Burrell and was blessed with two special siblings Brittany and Jeffrey Wilson. The four of them were inseparable and he loved Brittany's cooking. He was a genuine person with an infectious smile and generous heart, but was straight forward with no cut cards. Eric was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System graduating from Southwestern High School in 2001. He also attended the Community College of Baltimore County to continue his education in business management. At an early age he was baptized at the Love Faith and Deliverance Church of Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop Jimmy Smith. He continued his membership under the late Elder David Hatchet in addition participating in the restructuring of the New House of Refuge International under the leadership of his uncle, Corey Hatchet Sr. Juan was the church drummer for many years until his health impeded from doing so. Juan was an avid music and sports lover and was knowledgeable of all sports statistics. If you knew him, you knew his love for the Duke Blue Devils and the Dallas Cowboys until his most recent switch to the Seattle Seahawks. He also enjoyed playing video games and watching various movies over and over again. Juan took pride in his suave appearance, oiled down an fresh up the neck in Baby Powder. He was recognized as the best dressed patient by the staff of the University of Maryland Cardiology Clinic, where he was under the care of the world's greatest Cardiologist, Dr. Stacey Fisher, whom he loved and considered family. Juan exemplified an unconditional love throughout his illness for his children Tanaja, Nywan, Eric, Ju'Juan and Brayden. There was no limit to what he would do for his kids and no sacrifice he wouldn't make for any of them. In 2009 he reconnected with the Love of his life, his "Lady" Alice Alice Crowder. She was devoted to his well-being as he was to hers. Juan was continually assured of her love and support, and their focus was family. The two began preparation and were due to be married October 23, 2016. Alice's devotion to Juan never wavered, as she was by his side even as he transitioned. He leaves to cherish his memories his finance' Alice Crowder, his father Eric Johnson, maternal and devoted grandmother Deborah Burrell,paternal Grandmother Inez Johnson, five children Tanaja, Nywan, Eric, JuJuan and Brayden; four aunts Karen Burrell, Tonya Hatchet (Corey), Lisa Johnson (Tarrin) an Gloria Johnson; two uncles Rodney and Michael Burrell (Towanda); his mother Serita Burrell, great-grandmother Angela Curry and aunt Angelinque Burrell all of whom proceeded him in death; one great uncle Wynwood Curry, God Mother Tracey Carr and a host of "Many Cousins", relatives and friends.

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Eric .J. Johnson

July 5, 1980 - September 8, 2016