Keith will be truly missed. I’m extremely saddened to learn of his passing and send my condolences to his family. I’ll always remember Keith’s competitive drive and personality that could take over a room. Gone too soon for sure.. 

Keith...

You and I haven't been friends for long, but we met at our absolute worst.  We were both stuck in a hospital.  We were the only young ones.  We hung out every night for movies in your room.  We really hit it off.  After I was released, I came to visit you and finally you busted out!  We went to a Horse Alchemy training together, and you acted like you had been around horses your whole life.  They listened to your every word, and the people facilitating the program were going to YOU for advice.  You commanded the whole crowd with your humor, wit and wisdom.  It was a great day, and we made plans to see each other again soon.  We were supposed to hang out on the 15th.  I ended up not answering the phone.  I wasn't feeling my best, and I have my own issues.  We were going to have a blast.  I can't believe you're gone.  I can't believe you left the day we were supposed to see each other again.  You were really special. A true gem of a human, and you got me through very dark, very lonely times in the hospital with your constant teasing, sarcasm, and tips on how to passive aggressively enact the best revenge.  I'll miss you and I wish this wasn't true.  

Charles, Retia, Jason, Tracey, and Kade,  On behalf of the Brown family, we send our sincerest condolences on Keith's passing.  Thinking back to all the great memories we have as our kids grew up together, especially the pool parties at the Maddens, I can remember Keith running around doing his wild and crazy things.  I've mentioned to many about how Keith always did the best Bart Simpson impersonation.  He was such a character.  I know Keith is going to be missed by many.  All of us need to remember the special moments we shared with Keith and how he touched each of us.  May God grant you comfort as you move through this tragedy and provide you healing as you move on from here.  Sincerely, Steve & Pat Brown, Stacey, Chris, and families.

MY DEAREST SON,  YOUR PASSING HAS LEFT THE BIGGEST HOLE IN MY HEART AND LIFE.  MY SADNESS CAN ONLY BE TEMPERED BY THE FACT YOUR SON,  KADE, WILL STILL HELP PAPA GET THRU THIS ALL. I WAS ALWAYS PROUD TO BE YOUR FATHER AND HOPE I GUIDED YOU SOMEWHAT THRU YOUR SHORT LIFE. I MAKE THIS PROMISE TO YOU THAT I WILL  BE HERE FOR KADE  EVERY TIME HE NEEDS ME. I AM TRULY THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THE LAST 8 WEEKS YOU, KADE, AND I HAD TOGETHER. MY LOVE FOR YOU IS SO DEEP AND UNENDING.  LOVE YOU, DAD  

So many memories with Keith, where to begin? I bet we watched the movie Mr Boogedy at least a thousand times in the front room at the farm house and Wizard of Oz just as many times in Uncle Johnny’s living room in Jacksonville. Cannonball contests, catching fireflies, riding our ATVs at the farm. Those were some of the best memories from my childhood and I’m thankful to have been able to spend those moments with him. Much love to you Keith and sending good vibes to your family❤️

Although I haven't seen Keith in quite a few years, he was always a good guy and I'll remember him fondly. Rest in Peace old friend and I send my deepest condolences to his loved ones.

I have much love and respect for Kieth and regret not keeping in contact with him for the past decade. It is with great sadness that I reflect on hearing of his passing. I met Kieth in the 90s living in the same neighborhood. Kieth had a unique sense of humor and liked to make people laugh.  He was very smart and knowledgeable about so many things that talking with him at great length about nearly anything was as entertaining as it was enlightening.  Kieth was always polite to my mother, who wasn't always polite to him back. Kieth was a natural athlete  and taught me to throw a curveball, utilize the pivot foot in basketball, drive a golf ball and countless other things to find success in sports. He played guitar, bass and piano and liked music a lot.  Keith was ultimately a really nice dude that loved life and he will be missed from this earth. I pray that God may accept him into heaven. My deepest sympathy goes to his family.  Rest now with peace, my good friend.  

The loss is un-measurable,  but so is the love left behind.  
I am so sad to hear of this news, I am sure Keith will keep all of our angle smiling up in heaven. 

I didn’t get to see Keith much in recent years but we spent a lot of time as kids playing football, basketball, homerun derby and anything else we can come up with. I remember getting in trouble with Keith when we were younger. We must’ve been about 10 or so and our moms caught us sneaking out of the house to run around the neighborhood. Funny thing is we never really did much but we thought it was the best time ever just because we knew we shouldn’t be doing it. With kids of my own now I understand how nerve-racking it must’ve been for our moms. Keith even though you’re gone my memories of our childhood will not be forgotten. You will be missed. I will pray for the family to get through these difficult times. 

OBITUARY

Keith Christopher Johnson

10 June, 1980 – 15 February, 2020

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home & Riverside Memorial Park

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