Konrad Anthony Johnson
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Konrad Anthony Johnson, 68, died at Park in Plano Nursing Facility in Plano, TX on February 10, 2023 from a debilitating stroke and diabetic healing complications. Some of you may have known him as Tony.
This is a heart-breaking loss for his remaining family. He is survived by his sister Kimberly Johnson and brother Kraig Johnson. Konrad was preceded in death by: his mother Mary Elizabeth Burgess Johnson, father Wilbur Johnson and family member second cousin Dorothy Pearson.
Born on March 6, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the first of 3 kids of an Air Force family. He lived part of his life in: Pease AFB NH, and Plattsburgh AFB, NY. Konrad also called home these places home: Englewood, OH; Warner-Robbins, GA; Dallas, TX and Garland, TX.
Konrad was a man molded by his military family up bringing. He was raised in a home where and “yes sir” and “yes mam” often said and manners were expected. Konrad shaped himself through his love of people, education, history and religion. He was and extravert. He loved meeting new people and talking with them about their lives and his experiences. It was not unusual to see him speak to people working in a restaurant, a repair shop, a department store, an elevator, a grocery store, a hallway in a school, in a bus or where ever he would be. He loved delivering and receiving pun jokes.
Konrad enjoyed people interaction. His life was filled with positions that let him serve people. He was a high school football player, a teacher, a sales associate, a retail cashier, an administrative assistant, a government contract specialist, a camp counselor, a clown, a choir member, a bilingual acquaintance, a bible study leader and a good friend. He liked volunteering to help others in the neighborhood and church. Konrad enjoyed teaching middle school kids.
Konrad studied Spanish in school and learned Portuguese from friends. He was known for greeting people, sometimes in their language, and teasing them to sometimes make them smile or laugh.
Konrad loved travelling by car across the United States to meet with family and friends. He liked watching football, hockey, game shows and wrestling. Konrad like to sing and play his guitar. He was smart, kind and protective of my sister and me growing up.
For all to know, it has been tough to say good bye to our brother. Konrad was a wonderful brother and we were blessed to have had him in our lives. Kimberly and I will miss him.
Konrad requested to be cremated and not to have a memorial service. Memorial contributions are welcome to the American Diabetes Association.
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Such beautiful words written about Tony. He was such a special person. I remember running into him in Columbus about 4 years after we were out of school. He gave me the biggest smile and hug that day. We later reconnected on FB and got to share our Christian faith with each other. He is definitely singing in heaven today!!! I’m sure his passing has left a huge whole in your family. Prayers for peace and comfort for you and Kim. Pat Shand Wasch.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about our brother. It helps us.
Kraig and Kim,
Dick and I are very sorry to learn of Tony’s passing.
Seems like just yesterday we were all kids at Northmont.
Konrad connected with me on FB a few times recently.
I appreciated reading your lovely tribute.
Warmly,
Jeri Harlow Fox
Thank you Jeri and I wish you success in the years ahead.
Sincerely,
Kraig
Kraig & Kim, Tony brought many smiles to many people. He definitely was a people person. The tribute described him to a tee! We all will feel a great loss with his passing. Love & prayers for both of you in the days ahead. Love, Sherry
Thank you Sherry and I wish you and your family success in the years ahead. Sincerely, Kraig
I learned a lot of things I never knew about Tony. Wish I could have talked to him more. We had some common interests.
So glad I got this new information.
My best wishes, kim and Kraig, to both of you.
Love,
Carol Brandon
Thank you Carol for your kind words. I am happy you got to meet Tony and know what you do now. Thank you for you wishes and we wish you success in your years ahead.
Sincerely,
Kraig
Kraig and Kim, so sorry for the loss of your brother Tony. I have many fond memories of growing up around the corner from your family and playing touch football in the road in front of your house and swimming at the pool. 🙏 for your family.
Sue Auvil Gehrt
Thank you for being a great friend. Those are fond memories for us too. We wish you and your family success in the coming years.
Sincerely,
Kraig
My sincere condolences. May God wrap Kraig and Kim in His arms of complete comfort.
Kash
Thank you Kash.
Dearest Cousins,
I mourn the passing of Tony with you. We were fortunate to grow up together within a loving, caring, fortunate family. I treasure the memories I have of us laughing and playing together at your parents homes in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Plattsburgh, New York and Englewood,Ohio and in my parents home in Philadelphia, PA. My heart smiles knowing Tony has family to welcome him to heaven – our parents, Aunt Kay, Uncle Bert, Uncle Fred, Uncle Al Price, Sweet Dottie and a host of other relatives who loved him. Praying for Tony to rest in peace and Power. Love and light, Imani Constance
Thank you Imani. We are blessed to have you, our relatives and your family in our lives.
Kim and Kraig, I’m thankful to have grown up with your precious family in our neighborhood, school and church. I send my deep condolences to you both as you mourn the loss of your brother. I remember Tony as outgoing, laughing, always ready to engage in conversation, and friendly to everyone he met. May God hold you in his arms and give you comfort that only He can.
Blessings,
Joy
Thank you Joy. I think I can say that we are grateful to have know you, your parents, siblings and the members of Happy Corner Church of the Brethren. We appreciate your thoughts.
Dear Craig and Kim,
Our prayers and love and condolences are sent to comfort you two and the family on Tony’s transition to be with the savior. Our time with your family in Dayton was a blessing that Carolyn and Jan shared with us. Tony was mostly gone then and we only spent Wilbur, Bettye, Dottie, Craig and Kim time. We are thankful for those fun times together and wish you all the best and brightest favor in your futures. Much love!
Warren and Arvia Hopson
Thank you Warren and Arvia for your kind words and thoughts.
Dear Craig and Kim,
Our prayers and love and condolences are sent to comfort you two and the family on Tony’s transition to be with the savior. Our time with your family in Dayton was a short blessing that Carolyn and Jan shared with us. We mostly spent Wilbur, Bettye, Dottie, Craig and Kim time. Wish we had known Tony more. Warren and Arvia Hopson
May God rest cousin Tony’s beautiful soul. Sending love from NYC.
Most sincerely,
Janinah
Dear Cousin,
You are gone too soon. Rest with God.
Love,
Marilyn Denise
Thank you Marilyn.
Thank you Janinah for your caring. We are OK at this time. You are a good cousin.