Darrell Scott Johnson, a native of Baker, Louisiana, passed away at his home in Gonzales, Louisiana on July 12, 2022 at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Scott was born on April 19, 1972 to Darrell and Elaine Johnson. He graduated from Baker High School and a Louisiana State University alumnus. He served his country honorably and faithfully as a United States Marine and the Louisiana National Guard. Scott had a successful career as a private investigator for twenty-two years. In 1995, Scott married Dawn Diez Johnson who was his loving wife for twenty-seven years at the time of his death. Besides spending time with his family and friends, Scott enjoyed watching and coaching his children, Dari and DJ in many sports such as baseball, softball, and soccer. He loved watching LSU football and baseball, cooking, dancing, woodworking, Star Wars, and Elvis. His life-long friendships meant the world to him and was shown through his dedication to all of them. Scott was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Lidie and Lola Johnson; maternal grandparents, Donald and Kathryn Campbell; and mother in-law, Joan Diez. Scott is survived by his wife, Dawn Diez Johnson; daughter, Dari (Connor) Smith; son, Darrell “DJ” Johnson, Jr.; parents, Darrell and Elaine Johnson; siblings Kristi (Brent) Gueho; brother, David (Jami) Johnson; father-in-law, Wilbur “Ting” Diez; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in his honor. If you choose to do so, please use [email protected]. Special thanks to Bombet, Cashio, and Associates, Charles N. Bombet II, CFP, St. Joseph’s Hospice, physicians at Neuro Medical Center, Jon Olsen, MD, OLOL physician, Gerald Barber, MD. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation which will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, Louisiana on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Visitation resumes Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 8:30 am – 10:00 am. Funeral service at 10:00 am officiated by Bro. Danny Dawdy. Burial will follow at Cornerview Cemetery led by Bro. David Goza. Pallbearers include David Johnson, Cody Martinez, Brent Gueho, Eric “Big E” Brabham, Auber “Skippy” Shows, Dustin “Top” Garig, Wesley “Weezy” Slocum, and Michael “Bird” Birdwell. Honorary pallbearers include Adrian “Ace” Bruneau, Clay Landry, and work associates at Bombet, Cashio, and Associates. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Johnson family.
