Johnny was a short, bald, yoked, tanned, leathery truck driving desert rat with a heart of gold. He was a hero to his kids, a shoulder to his ex’s, a devoted son, a best friend to his brothers and sisters, a successful business man with a reputation for great integrity.
His legacy will be the memories and bonds he created as the great connector he was and the fellowship he has woven into this community entwining his life and spirit with so many others.
Johnny had no enemy, even the people he didn't care for loved him very much. The people he did care for, felt like family and the bonds were strong.
His sharp wit and can-do attitude could lift your spirits with a quick “what's going on?” It truly wasn't a party without Johnny! He loved music and concerts, playing the guitar and hanging out in his music room listening to old albums with those close to him or by himself.
His greatest treasures were his children and grandchildren and there was hardly a day that he didn't check in with each of them, or annoy them with invitations or unsolicited advice and his “Johnnyisms” — “it is what it is”, “come on let's go! Your burning daylight!” or “lets go so we can get back” (that one confused us all)
Although he may have denied it, Johnny was one of the most sentimental people you could meet, friends have described him as the “nicest asshole they knew”, he couldn't show off pics of his daughter and grandkids, brag about his son or listen to his baby sing without welling up.
There is a hole in the hearts of many in the shape of a little man with a big presence as we wish him well on his journey to the other side. Please join us:
Funeral Services will be held graveside, 9am March 20th 2022 at Palm Mortuary 6701 N Jones Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89131. Where Johnny will be laid to rest with his son Jacob.
Johnny was born at Nellis AFB to Jimmie Lu and John Sportsman on November 19th, 1967. He attended Chaparral High School, and started working in the tile and stone industry shortly after. Eventually running his own company Southwest Stone and Tile with great success. Johnny lived in Boulder City the last few years and enjoyed all the local festivities and made many great friends and memories.
Johnny is preceded in death by his mother Jimmy Lu Richardson and Son Jacob K Sportsman.
Johnny is survived by his grandmother Guinavere Louise Wilkins, his parents John and Debbie Sportsman as well as his children, Alysha Leanna Kusler 31 years old, Justice John Sportsman 29 years old, Anjolee Debra Sportsman 20 years old, and Joshua Stamper 32 years old as well as his grandchildren Avery Kusler 5 years old, and Bailey Kusler 4 months.
Condolences can be sent to:
Sportsman Family 8405 Justine Court Las Vegas NV 89128
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmnorthwest.com for the Sportsman family.
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