Ryan Lanear Johnson, 42 of Fruitland, formerly of Crisfield, was called from called from labor to rest Friday, April 8, 2016 at his residence. Born February 4, 1974, he was the son of LaVerne Campbell-Johnson and the late Lee Lyons.
Ryan was a graduate of Crisfield High School and was also certified in Culinary Arts. He was employed with Somerset County Community Services in Marion Station, MD and the International Association of Approved Basketball officials. Ryan also worked doing grass cutting, limo driving and security for several businesses and organizations, while working a full-time job. In 1999, Ryan tried his hand at entrepreneurship as he opened a Video Arcade in conjunction with the former Somers Cove Market.
Ryan was loving called” Chin”, “Doc” and “Uncle Boogie” by everyone. He was fun loving and always had a joke or a story. He will be missed for his daily inspirational Facebook posts.
He was a family man and loved his children. He could always be seen with his twins or his side-kick Eric walking through the hallways at Somerset. Ryan was also known for being a dancing machine, thus the nickname Boogie, he absolutely loved eating and trying different cuisines from his family and co-workers, whenever anyone encountered him, they could always count on hearing a funny story, but definitely blessed with some encouraging words and motivational words by him as evident in his morning Facebook posts.
In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish fond memories with: his devoted companion, Nakomi Taylor; six children, Ryan Johnson-Smith, Davon Smith, Kamryn Johnson, Trent and Trinity Johnson, and William Harris; one stepson DeQuan Fields; six sisters, Tammy Williams (Joseph) of Columbia, SC, Pia Johnson, Felicia Campbell-Sterling (Tyrone), Gemina Greene, Evyan Johnson and Janae Johnson of Crisfield; one brother, Corey Lyons of Columbia, SC and Aunts; Betty Cottman of Athens, GA, Sheri Campbell and Jamie Campbell-Coston (Ernest) and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. He will also be missed by his godmother, Verna Lee Jackson; his god sister, Mina Latonya Evans-Alston; his god brothers, Eddie, Corey, Tim and Baron Collins, all of Baltimore, MD.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Gladys Campbell; aunts, Mable, Florence, Diane and Tracey; uncles, William and Herman Campbell and John Foreman Jr.
A funeral service will be held 2 PM Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Crisfield Academy and High School with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will also be held 6 to 8 PM Friday at the high school. Interment will be at Mt. Peer Cemetery in Marion Station.
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Omg! Uncle Boogie! I can’t believe I am looking at this and it is of your life. This is so unreal and hard for me to accept. I know God makes no mistakes and being that I know who He is, I’m trying very hard. I know you would be doing the same if it was me. I want you to know that you departing this life has done something to a lot of people; Uncle Doc, you were well loved. I could go on and on with how I am feeling right now, but it doesn’t matter. It’s only my selfishness. I wish you were here though. Just wanted to tell you, I picked up my cap and gown today; you and I had plans for my celebration but that has all changed now. Oh, but I will still celebrate, ok! It will be in your memory. We shared a lot of great memories from the crib and we will still talk while you are in the grave. So for now, I’ll say, see you when I see you. Your Lil sis, Tanny Fanny! Love you lots!
Lord knows this still hurts today….SIP Uncle Boogie, Tanny I love you !!!!!!!
Man I would like to say to the family. I am praying for you that God Will take you thur. He was a good man and I will surely miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I pray for your strength during your time of need. He was a good man & he will most surely be missed.
To the family may God continue to comfort all of you during this difficult time…. Boogie was a good man & I always seen him as one of Crisfield “Top Models”. He touched a lot of peoples lives & inspired many! It’s still hard to believe that he’s gone but he will never be forgotten….. Family I love you & always look to God to help you day by day to help you get through this. My prayers & condolences are with all of you..
To the whole Johnson family, I’m so sorry for your lost. I knew boogie for such a long time and as long as I knew him he has always been a decent man and father,son,brother,and friend. I’m so truely sorry and my prayers are with u. Fly high u precious angel. Now ur family has its own personal guardian angel to watch and guide u through this heartache.
R.I.P boogie
R.I.P Boogie. I will always remember you as my neighbor with that beautiful smile. I will indeed miss you.
Sleep in eternal peace. To the family I’m praying for each and every one of you as you go though this difficult time.
This is still so hard to wrap my mind around. I looked at Boogie as a “play-son” in the early years of his life and saw so much greatness in him. You will truly be missed by so many.
To Mom Lavern, the sisters, his children, his love and the rest of the family; my deepest condolences and may GOD’s loving arms comfort you during this difficult time and many days to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Boogie
Chin win!!!!! I haven’t slept,since I got the news. I still don’t want to believe it. We were just together the day before. You were always like a brother to me,as well as a friend. I love you and I’m going to miss you homie….
The death of a loved one is hard to bear. Please take comfort in knowing that your heavenly father understands your pain as he too experienced the death of his only son, Jesus Christ. Job 14: 14, 15 shows that God yearns to bring your dear loved one back to life. If you would like to know more about God’s promises, please visit the website jw.org. Please accept my heartfelt condolence for your loss
We can’t know why some things happen…but we can know that love and beautiful memories outlast the pain of grief. And we know that there’s a place inside the heart where love lives always…and where nothing beautiful can ever be forgotten.
” With Deepest Sympathy”
Retired Teacher At Carter G. Woodson and Crisfield High School
Thanks so much Ms. Jones. Your words and thoughts are deeply appreciated.
Still to this day Boogie i can’t believe that you are gone…SIP Boogie and please look out for my grandmother and tell my mom that i miss her and love her!