Sam Johnson

“Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul. You've got to run like an antelope, out of control." - Trey Anastasio 

The Sammy everyone loved so dearly had enough energy and ideas to run wild for 100 lifetimes.

He was the beloved youngest son of Jeff and Chris Johnson. And from the very moment he joined the family, the adored brother of Scott and Kelli.

Even as a kid Sam endlessly chased fun and adventure. Often wearing his bicycle helmet during dinner so he could return to cruising the street the moment his last bite was chewed. 

The hills of Cincinnati weren't enough to satisfy his itch to be near the mountains where the powder was fresh and the sun was plentiful. He picked up snowboarding in a flash and hiked everywhere with his cherished Golden Retriever Charlie.

No matter the band, no matter the weather, he was always down to jam - often referred to as 'the mayor' because of his near omnipresence at music festivals across the country.

Like so many others, behind Sam's affection, broad smile and radiant energy, he battled addiction.

Despite his loving circle of friends and a family who relentlessly tried to help, there was no off-switch anyone could reach.

On March 25, 2022 Sam found the peaceful paradise he always sought. Waiting from him with open arms, were his beloved grandparents and sadly the friends who lost their own battles with substance abuse.

Mental health struggles and addiciton are plagues, robbing people of their loved ones. We ask that donations be made to a GoFundMe in Sam's name to benefit those who are seeking help and don't have the resources and support they desperately need.