Dexter Vanness Johnson Sr., 60, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on July 4, 2021. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., Jul. 9, 2021 at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held 1:00pm on Sat., Jul. 10, 2021 at Bethlehem Bible Church. Burial will be held 1:30pm on Tues., Jul. 13, 2021 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

Dexter leaves to cherish his memories: children, Dexter Johnson Jr., Tysha Campbell, and Rodney Hugan(Brandy); the eldest of eight brothers and sisters, Michelle "Mimi" Shields(Sam), Debria Johnson-Seabrook, Yolanda Hadley, Kelley Johnson, Eric Couben, Elnora Jones and Tonya Couben Parker; very special niece and nephew, Ashley Shields and Sam "Man Man" Shields III;11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.