Sammy K Johnson Obituary (1957 - 2021)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sammy K Johnson, 64, of Cedarville, Ohio, on November 13, 2021. Born to Nathan and Ola Johnson on May 12, 1957. He proudly served in the United States Army during Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), and was deployed twice to Iraq. He retired after 26 1/2 years. Sam was a dog lover, enjoyed gold panning, and beer, as well as being a gun enthusiast. He was the most stubborn, bull-headed gentleman who didn't care what others thought. He was brutally honest, full of integrity, chivalry, and patriotism. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for his family and others. He loved being with his family, especially his kids and grandkids. Sam is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Gene, Gil, Ronnie, and Larry Johnson. He leaves behind his faithful companion, Dixie, his wife Trina, four children: Jared (Stefanie) Johnson, Jason (Tegan) Redd, Nicole (Brian) Murphy, and Jeremy Redd, as well as his grandchildren: Chasity, Wesley, Courtney, Alixandria, Oriana, Xavier, Araya, Jaxson, Cameron, Beckett, Adison, Eli, Nathan, and several great grandchildren. He will also be missed by his loving sister Terry (Jerry) Dalton, niece Brandi Riber, nephew Blake (Liza) Dalton, and his special nephew Tim (Joanna) Johnson, as well as other nieces, nephews, and extended family. A private memorial service with full military honors will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio for the immediate family only, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date for family and close friends. Sam's family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, and staff at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Hospital ICU and Miami Vally Hospital ICU who lovingly cared for him. Contributions can be made in Sam's honor to: K9 For Warriors P.O. Box 865431 Orlando, FL 32866-5431 K9s For Warriors is the nation's largest provider of trained Service Dogs for military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma.