Loved and respected by all, Donte I Johnson was called home to be with the Lord Monday, August 24, 2020.
During his early years he attended Christ Church of Rockville (Bishop Henry M. Joyner and Carolyn Joyner who were a big part of Donte's childhood) with his grandmother (Annette Johnson) who instilled upon him God's LOVE. He was active in children's church, a ray of sunshine, always moving never standing still. His smile was contagious and he was a joy to be around.
Donte was educated in Montgomery and Howard County schools then 1noved on to further his education at Louisburg college in Louisburg NC, (close to his aunt Tiffany) - Antelope Valley college in Lancaster CA, and Santa Barbara college in Santa Barbara CA, where he accomplished his AA in business. Donte was a promising football player attending these campuses and went on to achieve his own record label "Mustlivvv S.T.A.". (S.T.A. Sophia, Tao, Aiko) As the years went by Donte became a father, devoted, fiercely loyal and committed to his three children: Sophia Johnson, Tao Nichols and Aiko Nicholas which he cherished. Family, friends and acquaintances always committed regarding his wonderful spirit and how he LOVED to have fun!
Donte leaves behind many to cherish wonderful memories:
Donte was the son of Dr. Demetria Moore, sister of Shanette Whitaker and was blessed to have three men in his life who he considered to be a father; Donald, his beloved uncle Alex and Roland Frazier; his step father General Guy Moore. Sisters: Shanette, Deja, Anasia, Skye, Charnika. Brothers: Donavan, Roland jr. Malachi, Khaliq, Corday, Salaam, Rese, Lil Gary, Lil Tracy.
Ada Funes and Imari Nichols who are the mother of his children and will always hold a special place in his heart; he loved you.
Grandmother's: Patricia, Gloria and Granny Tyler who will greet him in paradise: Annette, Jean and "Wella", who took special care of Donte and Banana (Lola).
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