David Jason Johnson “Swagga”, age 35 of East Chicago, IN went to glory on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.  He is survived his father, Robert L. Johnson, Jr;  brothers, Robert L. (Anita) Johnson III and Andre Johnson; aunts: Sandra (Jimmy) Harrison, Gail Edwards and Casandra (Titus) Hughes; cousins: Constance, Titus D., Cierra and Timothy Hughes, Aubrey Harrison and Angel Pride;  nieces and nephews:   Robert, Ah’Shaunti, Callie, Salencia and David Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Sallye and David Cook; maternal grandparents, David and Annie Edwards;  mother, Debra Ann Edwards-Johnson; uncles, David and Steven Edwards.

David Jason Johnson, the second child of Debra A. and Robert L. Johnson, Jr.  He was one of three children:  Robert, David and Andre L. Johnson.  David was born on June 8, 1980 and grew up in Chicago, Illinois and relocated to East Chicago, Indiana.

David received his elementary education through Medgar Evers Chicago Public Schools, where he was Valedictorian of his class as well as class President.  David received his high school and college education through Olive Harvey College.

David Johnson worked at Comcast Cable as a Supervisor for 16 years.  He started working for Comcast in 1998 as a temp and moved up as a Supervisor through the years.  Dave also worked at AT&T as a technician and Family Dollar as a cashier/stocker.

On April 27, 2016, David made his transition from this world and found Peace with God.  David will be missed because he had an unconditional love for his family.  David was all about family unity.  David knew the Lord, who Blessed him with his passion for music.  His voice was like no others.  God Blessed David with talent in music, drawing, cooking, reading, math, basketball, swimming and speaking.  Most of all, Dave had a positive view on life, knew how to respect other's feelings, how to encourage, was not a selfish or jealous-hearted person.  David would put his heart into everything he did.  He shared himself with everyone.  David treated everyone like family.  He accepted all beings on this earth as his family.  David loved children and made sacrifices to assure that his nephews and nieces had the best that he could give which was an abundance of true love, lessons and care; until his illness would not allow it.  David will never be forgotten by those that loved him because he was a forgiving, caring, sensitive person.

David always gave good advice on trouble shooting a problem.  David's display of love, wisdom and knowledge will never be forgotten and always remembered through great memories like performing Hip Hop Shows, playing basketball, parties, working at Comcast, creating incredible free-style lyrics off the top of his head, playing cards and producing music (beats).

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 beginning at 1:00 pm at Harvest Faith Church International, corner of 121st and Greenwood (2500 West 121st Street),Blue Island, Illinois.  The repast will be immediately following David's Celebration of his Life in the Church basement.  The entire family would like to thank you for your expressions of love and support.

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