Tony’s Obituary STURGIS | Tony Johnson, 62, died Jan. 3, 2019, surrounded by loved ones and music at Rapid City Regional. Tony was born with drum sticks in hand April 23, 1956, to Christopher Johnson Jr. and Louella Highley in Salt Lick, KY. He was the baby of the family with three siblings: Barb, Ricky, and Sue. At age nine, his father bought him his first drum set and he has been a Rock Star ever since. Playing across the country with bands like Foggy Notion and Abby Road, he brought joy to the hearts of many. Touring and his best friend/cousin, Donnie Williams, brought him to the Black Hills where he fell in love and decided to settle down. Tony was accepted into the Music Hall of Fame where his music legacy will become legend. Though his music was amazing, it fails to compare to the man himself. Tony will be best remembered for his compassion and good humor. He was a man that gave what he had to a stranger before worrying about himself. His doors were always open to those in need. He made us all laugh and feel loved no matter who we were. Whether Tony touched you with his music or his words, he forever lives on through our stories and in our hearts. He leaves behind five children and eight grandchildren each filled with love: Crystal and Larry McAdoo and their daughter, Brittany; Surgee Johnson; Luella and Chris Goodall and their children, Aliza, Xany, and William; Anthony and Steph Johnson and their children, Kira and Ashyr; and Chris and Jen Johnson and their children, Cadence and Halen. The family plans a Celebration of Life for Tony at 11:00am Sat., January 19, 2019 at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City. A reception will follow at Robbinsdale Lounge from 1-5pm with lots of music and memories of Tony. Donations be sent to the Tony Johnson Family, c/o Kirk Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2846, Rapid City SD 57709. Friends may sign Tony’s online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Tony Johnson April 23 1956 January 03 2019.
Death notice for the town of: New York, state: New York