Desmond Johnson

Desmond Renell Johnson, 49, of O Fallon, IL, born Thursday, October 23, 1975, in New Orleans, MS, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 28, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O Fallon, IL.

Desmond was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a proud United States Air Force veteran.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Father, James Johnson
• Mother, Deborah Johnson, nee Otkins;

Surviving are his:

• Loving wife of 25 years, Laisha Johnson of O’Fallon, IL
• Children:
  • Austin (Priscilla) Johnson of Katy, TX
  • Jadin Johnson of O’Fallon, IL
  • Julian Johnson of O’Fallon, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Dominic Renell Johnson
  • Isabella Lee Johnson
  • Jasper Reed Johnson
• Sister, Crystal (George) Crosby of Philadelphia, MS
• Niece, Miquel Crosby

Services: Funeral Services with military honors will be planned at Lockett-Williams Mortuary in Gulfport, MS. Updates to follow.