Billy E. Johnson Jr., age 47 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was born June 20, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Billy and Gladys Johnson.

He is preceded in death by his uncles, Cecil Johnson and David Howard.

Billy is survived by his mother, Gladys Johnson; father, Billy Johnson Sr.; siblings, Cynthia Johnson, Christina (Anthony) Brown, Autie (Mandy) Johnson, Tommy Jacobs; children, Colleen (Josh) Brewster, Shayna Johnson, Damien Johnson; grandchildren, Ella, Tyus, Arianna and Kyla; uncles, James Pilley, Raymond Lewis, and Ernie Johnson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Billy was a proud Giants fan. He had a passion for music that started when he was a toddler. He wrote many song lyrics and had a way with words. Billy was a fighter. He fought a very long battle. His fight showed his strength. He had an enormous heart and although he had skills in playing the drums, his biggest quality was that he loved and he loved deeply. He will be sorely missed. We love you to the moon and back! Until we meet again!

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Newcomer North Chapel (4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45424). Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:30 am, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Willow View Cemetery.

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