Henry Lee Johnson

Growing up in Eloy Arizona he was always helpful with and to his younger siblings, gaining respect as a great role model. Family unity was very important to him.

Henry was educated in Eloy elementary schools, even at an early age his athletic abilities shined. Henry became a Dust Devil at Santa Cruz Valley High School, earning many outstanding athletic recognitions in wrestling and football. Henry studied Kung Foo and was known for his exceptional movements in competitions. It was his exceptional athletic abilities that earned him his nickname "Big Kick."

Henry had a relationship with God at an early age, through his fellowship with Eloy Church of Christ and the Christian teachings from his grandmother Olivia Shelton. She was a devoted follower of the Lord.

Henry relocated to Blythe Ca in 1980 following the agriculture harvest employment. Henry met Beverly Mays on June 15, 1984, they were united in marriage. Henry became a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church where he served on the YPD Board and Trustee.

Henry became gainfully employed by Modern Ginning Co and Palo Verde Ice Co. for over eight years. Henry was a dedicated employee and family man. He was very good with tools and repairing and fixing cars. He had a dream of becoming a truck driver.

Opportunity happened in 1990 when he attended Truck Driving School and became gainfully employed for JB Hunt Trucking Company.

Henry drove over one million miles for their company and was promoted to Trainer. Declining health issues forced his retirement.

Henry loved to fish, hunt, raise animals, play volleyball, coach little league, do mechanical work, watch movies and play video games with his children.

Henry peacefully departed this life on Friday May 9, 2025, to a place of eternal rest. We loved you, but God knew it was your time to depart and suffer no more,

Henry leaves to cherish his memories his wife Beverly, his children Davorris L. Johnson aka Muffy of Blythe, CA; Henry L Johnson III aka Buffer (Kristy) of Winterrock Reservation AZ; Brandon Johnson of Salton Sea, CA; stepchildren: Randy (Natasha) Mullen of Whitewater, CA; Leslie Moore of Central Falls, RI; Janella Ruiz of Phoenix AZ; Bernyce Dawson of Los Angeles, CA

Henry leaves siblings: Kirby McKaney of Eloy AZ; Carl (Connie) Butler of Avondale AZ; Jerry (Olivia) Butler of Guadalupe AZ; Troy (Bernadette) Butler of Prescott AZ; Linda McKaney of Arizona City AZ; Aunts and Uncles: Josephine Sterling of Tempe AZ; Lucille (Edgar) Ellis, and Ricky (Donna) Shelton of Eloy AZ; Darlene (Timothy) of Boles City, AZ.

16 Grandchildren: Jamiah, Ja'’NYE, Divine, Allysha, Anyssa, Mariah, Leon, Henry IV, Lincoln, Navi, Saniyah, Laniyah, Brandon Jr., Eliana, Justin, Christiana

Henry was proceeded in death by his parents, Henry Lee Johnson Sr and Bertha Jean Thornton, Daughters: Davonna Johnson and Christian=Christine Johnson, Stepson Isaac Lee Moore, Grandmother Olivia Shelton and many aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Henry Lee Johnson aka " Big Kick " will be greatly and sadly missed on this earth but will remain in our hearts and memories of all who knew and loved him.

Services will be held om Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Eloy Church of Christ with a visitation at 9:00am and a Service at 10:00am with the burial immediately following at the Eloy Memorial Park.

J. Warren Funeral Services Valley Chapel have been entrusted with arrangements.