Justin Paul Johnson

A funeral service celebrating the life of Justin Paul Johnson, age 31, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Justin was born July 5, 1988 in Newark, Ohio. He passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home.

Justin was employed with MLS Trucking Company in Reynoldsburg. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Brittni Nicole (Davis) Johnson, whom he married June 16, 2017; two children, Makenzi Johnson and Paxton Johnson; parents, Zackery Paul and Loriann (Simpson) Johnson of Newark; brother, Joshua (Sarah) Johnson of Newark; nephew, Avery Johnson; paternal grandmother, Linda Luckeydoo of North Carolina; paternal grandfather, Zane (Jonni) Johnson of Florida; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Dial of Newark; paternal great-grandmother (Granny), Nellie Wolfe of Gahanna; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Scott and Lori Davis of Hebron; brothers-in-law, Garrett (Deanna) Davis of Thornville and Cole Davis of Newark; grandparents-in-law, Carol and John Martin; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and best friend, Jeremy Westerwiller.

Justin was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Walter Simpson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Please click on the link “Donate Funeral Funds” on the left side of Justin’s obituary.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Justin and his family.