Johnathan Raymond Opie

He attended the Williamsburg/York County Public Schools. At an early age, Johnathan, lovingly known as "Opie" or "Op", quickly rose to be a basketball phenom excelling at Jamestown and Yorktown High School. He was instrumental in founding the NBL (Neighborhood Basketball League) which helped with bettering the community and inspiring inner city youth to play basketball and have big dreams.

Johnathan was a big family man. He was always ready and willing to go above and beyond for his family and friends. He rarely missed a celebration big or small. He enjoyed watching his beloved football team the Washington Redskins, playing cards, playing basketball, reminiscing over memories with friends and family, and anything to ensure others were always having a good time.

His father, John Opie, preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his wife, Lakisha King; his daughter Akyiah Lightfoot; his son, Ramon Johnson; his mother, Robin Lee; his stepmother, Joan Opie; his brothers, Hurley James (Christie), Jamaal Opie (Ebony), and Lonnie Roacher (Candice); his sister, Monique Redd (Javon); his nieces and nephews, Ziare, Trinity, Makenzie, Makai, Laila, and Jaxton; special friend, Tareka Bailey; his aunts, uncles, a host of cousins, and many friends.