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Andre' J.
Johnson
Apr 24, 1983 — May 14, 2025
Independence
Andre Johnson was born On April 24th, 1983 to J.T. & Jeanette Johnson he was the youngest child of two. He is preceded in death by his mother, maternal grandmother, and both maternal and paternal grandfathers Kinfolk. As he was affectionately known, as a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. He received his education from the Kansas City school district, graduating from Central High School in 2002.
He was a self-taught cook, who loved to show you he loved you through his food, his family knew him as "The family cook". He had big dreams of opening a ghost kitchen. Among many things he was passionate about doing, he also worked very hard in his trade as a Welder. He studied under the leadership of the late Omster Haynes Sr. earning his spot as a union man. He became a member of the local pipefitter's union (553).
He recently received his CDL license and was excited about his journey with his new career.
He was always the life of the party and loved hanging with his God-giving family as well as his friends who became family, any given Sunday he could be seen riding out with the Cadillac boyz or on the block chilling with all his younger cousins.
He leaves to cherish all his memories with his father and all of his loved ones: Brother LeDarious Johnson, Sister Ashley Walker, two daughters SeCret (Desiree) and Breah (Bridget); two sons Sylvester and Gerald (Bridget), three grandchildren, Sy'Aire, Sylvester, and Mylan, two nieces Brittany and Jazmine Johnson, his Maternal Grandmother Eldnor Williams, three uncles Eugene Bussey, Walter Miller, and Eddie Williams, Aunts Doris Grant, Gwendolyn Johnson, and Patty Dewberry, and a host of other family and friends.
Thoughtful care and services are provided by E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel, Inc .
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