Julian Christian Johnson

Deepest Condolences To The Johnson Families. May God provide you peace.

Juan so sorry about passing of your son .My condolences to the family . Praying for comfort🙏🏽
Alma Jones Allison
Richland Ms

I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Johnson family. I remember Julian with fondest from his time in first grade at Moreno Elementary. He was a math whiz and we used to quiz him daily on higher level math questions. He answered everyone right and loved for us to test him. Sometimes we’d have to check his answers using a calculator. I can still see the huge smile on his face when we confirmed his answers. Now, it brings a smile to my face to think about him. Kim, please know that I’m praying God gives you strength, comfort, and an abundance of grace during this time. I’m here anytime you need me.

The Great Oak Crew

My deepest condolences to you Juan

Sir Juan, Kim, and Lil Juan, words can not express my emotions upon hearing of the loss of your precious son and brother, Julian. After my meltdown, I began to reflect on the first time I met him at Moreno Elementary. He and Lil Juan were playing with a basketball outside of Kim’s classroom. Both beautiful children, of about 9 and 6 years of age. As stated in an earlier reflection by Shari, we always had fun quizzing Julian on his math skills. I recall going to speak with Julian’s first-grade teacher, Mrs. Ogawa. I had already claimed the Johnson boys as my Godchildren, so, of course, I had speaking power. I asked her how she planned to meet his gifted academic needs. Her reply, “I teach the first grade.” What a bummer! Julian was doing fourth-grade math in the first grade! I really thought Julian would have the opportunity to tutor fourth graders, considering he was bored counting “rubber duckies “and “balloons”. He was a quiz kid, a genius in mental math!
Then, I recall assisting Julian in getting his first driver’s license. He smiled and smiled as he navigated his vehicle around the designated track. He drove with such precision and focus. I can see those cute little teeth, looking just like KIM! As he crossed the finish line and we paid the fee, he could hardly reach the counter as he reached for his Lego Land Drivers License. He wore it as a badge of honor. The Bradford Family enjoyed having Julian and Juan accompany us on numerous outings, but the Lego Land weekend we will never forget.
Let me not forget about the time I picked Juan and Julian up from school. As we headed to my house, Julian noticed an owl on the side of the road. He asked me to go back so we could look closer. As we viewed the owl, Julian asked questions that I could not answer. The look on his face was one of curiosity and wonder. Such an inquisitive little guy!
I have so many memories of Julian. His father allowed my family to watch over the boys as they shared a weekend getaway. Julian was a baby so he slept with Bryan and I. He moved so much during the night; his little toes/feet were all over our faces. We could not help but laugh throughout the entire night. We were honored to have had them at our home for the times we did.
Last, I will say this: The Johnson Family visited church with us several times. I was a Sunday School teacher then and enjoyed having them attend my classes. Julian was allowed to stay with Juan in the bigger kid’s class, and he asked more questions than the older students. I think he wanted to make his big brother proud. However, I was happy to serve as his Sunday School teacher at Moreno Valley First Apostolic Church.
Sir Juan, Kim, and Lil Juan, the Bradford Family will continue to lift you in our prayers. Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do to offer a little peace. We love you sincerely and offer our utmost condolences.

May the Lord be with you and yours during this trying time .

Cousin Norman