Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA

Obituary For Louis Johnson

Louis Cleven Johnson, affectionately known as “Juicy” and “Big Lou” by family and friends, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the Reverend Dr. Louis C. Johnson and Lynn Jackson Meney.

Louis received his formal education in the Susquehanna Township School District, Class of 1997. He studied Psychology while attending Germanna Community College in Locust Grove, Virginia in 2004 and briefly attended Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 2005. Starting while he was still in high school, he was employed part-time by Ambassador Home Improvements where he went from cold caller to full-time Team Leader within three years and “lead writer”. Throughout his life, he has pursued many passions in literature and the arts, part of his journey includes working in the back of a rented space of a kosher kitchen deli in DC with the founder of what would later become the largest multi-billion-dollar plant-based meat company in the United States known as “Beyond Meat”. Lou’s career ended at Dairy Farmers of America in manufacturing.

A lifelong artist, comedian and die-hard Pennsylvania sports fan including Penn State, Eagles and Sixers. Louis made a lasting impact on every person he encountered. There is a long list of family, friends, classmates and colleagues that have fond memories of how he made them laugh and smile. A dedicated, exceptional, loving father to his son, who was also known to show the same love and care for his many nieces, nephews, his son’s friends and schoolmates.

Louis Cleven “Big Lou” Johnson, at the age of 45 years, unexpectedly departed this life on Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home due to diabetic complications. Among all of his successes and achievements, Lou’s greatest source of pride and joy came from his son, Louis “Baby Lou” Cleven Johnson-Crum. In addition to his son, he is survived by his father, Reverend Dr. Louis C. Johnson and his mother and step-father, Lynn Jackson Meney and Greg Meney; his lifelong partner and mother of his child, Julia Crum; his sisters, Kelly Bethea (Marques) of Atlanta, Georgia, Angelica Johnson-Fletcher of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Shariah Kenley (Marvin); his brothers, Greg Coleman, Louis C. Johnson, Jr., Louis Pascal Johnson of Germany, Eric D. Johnson and Tertius Johnson (Iris); his grandmother, Janie A. Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Tristan A. Crum.

His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home with viewing and visitation 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

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Not a day goes by I don't think about you. I hope to see you again one day ❤️

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I love you dearly .. ❤️ forever in our hearts.

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Always thinking of you ❤️ we miss you so much

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Love you always Lou, venisha c/o 97

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MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU 💕❣️❤️

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Meeting you you always had a big smile RIP

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I love you always. Your name will live on forever 💕💕💕

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To the Johnson Family I am sorry for the loss of your brother, son, boyfriend, friend, classmate. Louis, you will forever be missed, Love Kylah. Kelly, continue to lean on God's word and his promises. I love you.

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Our Team is remembering Lou fondly and sending many prayers to the entire Johnson family. Love The Ambassador Home Improvements team

- Linda Johnston

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My deepest condolences to the Johnson family, Lynn & Lou, as well as, extended family, in the loss of your son, Lou Jr. May he rest in peace & may your fondest memories of Lou Jr live on forever. Take good care. ❤️ Pat Johnson

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Lou were one of my best friends anytime I called u answer or came see me help me get through it it's so crazy your gone right after my mom left this world u were really special to me and my family you for sure will be missed you won't family but u were really my family and very true friend and it's so hard your gone u really was good person and you for sure will be missed 💕😭❤️

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Louis would always be cracking a joke I remember us down in the basement and him busting on us this really hits home my prayers and condolences truly truly goes to the Johnson family.... Love y'all❤️❤️ love praying for healing ❤️

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Julia, My sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family at this sad time

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My deepest condolences family...Uncle Lou I love you for all I saw you do through the years for my grandsons, your baby sister and family..I thank you for the words of encouragement and thanks you gave me when we stood and watched kj graduate I will never forget them...till we meet again you will be so sadly missed..RIPARADISE

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I'll tell you all about it when I see you again 💖 love you uncle Lou. my king. My everything 💕

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LLL ❤️

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I'll always cherish the moments we shared Uncle Lou. You were truly the greatest, kindest, loving uncle any one could have. Until we meet again. ❤️🕊️

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My brother touched everyone he encountered. He literally loved EVERYBODY. He was kind,loving,forgiving, gentle, understanding and patient. He was the absolute best person I knew. I cherish the time we spent together. He made me laugh when I was mad. He would make me happy when I was sad. When I was down in life,he would reach his arm out and lift me up. When I accomplished Anything in life,he was there to cheer me on. I'm not sure how I can do this without Big Bro. I look forward to seeing you again one day in Heaven. Please watch over me and our family. I'm going to try to have the kind of heart that you did. It's so hard. So incredibly hard. I pray God touches my heart with some kind of peace that can surpass my understanding. This pain is unbearable. My only light through this is I will see you again one day. And I look forward to walking in heaven with you my dear bestest of friends, and my beloved brother. Rest in Heaven. Until we meet again.🙏🏽🥹💔😢🙏🏽

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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