Alex Johnson

October 19, 1992 - November 25, 2020

Alex Ryan Johnson, 28, a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend and resident of Tyler, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in Tyler. Alex was born in Tyler on October 19, 1992, to Rex and Cynthia Johnson. Alex grew up attending church at West Erwin Church of Christ, Shiloh Road Church of Christ, and Rock Hill Baptist Church where he was an active member in the choir. He loved the Lord with all his heart. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 2012 where he was an active member in the 4H program, where he found his passion for showing goats. He won multiple grand championships over the years that he was very proud of. Growing up Alex made friends everywhere he went and never forgot a face, his opening line was “Do you have a dog”? Followed with a million other questions to make sure he knew everything about you within five minutes of meeting, he made everyone feel special. His true joy in life was meeting and making new friends and attending celebrations. Alex was preceded in death by Garner Johnson (grandfather), Clifton Alexander (grandfather), Marietta Alexander (grandmother), Tina Alexander (aunt). Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Rex & Cynthia; his sister and brother-in-law, Katelyn & Brian Herrera of Fort Worth; and niece and nephew, Olivia (8) and Greyson (6); his paternal grandmother, Jane Johnson of Tyler; aunts and uncles, Randy & Beverly Johnson of Castle Rock, CO, Rhonda & David Bass of Tyler, Roxanne Benton of Tyler, Rodney & Julie Johnson of Tyler, Dwight & Michelle Alexander of Sulphur Springs, and Rodney & Elizabeth Alexander of Franklin, TN. Many cousins including Mathew & Shannon Benton of McKinney, Bethany & Kyle Joyce of Colorado, Chris & Rebecca Johnson of Dallas, Michael & Melissa Benton of Rhode Island, Megan Benton of Austin, Julia Austin & fiancée Roger Da Costa of Dallas, and Alaina & Ben Peacock of Florida. Alex had wonderful care takers who he enjoyed spending time with: Britney Miles, Trista Jackson, and Ms. Maple. The family would like to express their gratitude to them as they helped provide a wonderful life for him. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy, in Tyler. Services for Alex will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Stewart Family Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Shultz officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Collin Alexander, Grant Alexander, Matthew Benton, Roger Da Costa, Chris Johnson, and Josh Siguenza. If desired, memorials may be made to The Tim Tebow Foundation, Night to Shine. https://www.timtebowfoundation.org/ministries/night-to-shine