Anthony Tyler Johnson was born in Newport News, Virginia on 28 July 1995 to Robert and Susan Johnson (Bedwell). In 1998, his father joined the US Army and the family moved to Oahu, Hawaii. While living in Hawaii Anthony would become the elder sibling to his new little brother, Tarik. In 2002, the family relocated to Upper Marlboro, Maryland and subsequently transferred to Olympia, Washington in 2004. Again, Anthony would become a big brother, this time to a little sister named Deziree’. In Olympia, he attended the local public school and enjoyed many sports including boxing. Having natural artistic skill, unbridled creativity, and a slightly rebellious streak, Anthony became interested in tattooing at the ripe old age of 15. It became clear to all very early on that Anthony had a real talent for the Ink Arts and he would pursue his trade with great passion and prowess in the years that followed. In 2015, he moved back to Maryland to live with his Grandma Maria. In Maryland (and Virginia) he would continue his training and refine his tattooing skills and took up Krav Maga self-defense. In 2017, he moved to Douglasville, Georgia with his Grandma Maria and to be closer to his Uncle Rob. In Georgia, Anthony would continue his tattooing, but also started a plumber apprenticeship program. Anthony’s dream was to someday open his own tattoo parlor; unfortunately, his life was tragically cut short on 23 December 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Anthony was very protective of his family and seemed to have a tough exterior, but to those who truly knew him he had a warm and gentle heart. He loved to make people laugh by making jokes or playing silly pranks, especially on his grandmother. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his family on vacations, going to the movies and ball games, or just sitting around watching television and playing video games. He had a contagious smile that lit up the room, and he brought great joy and touched many lives in his limited years.
Anthony is survived by his parents, Robert and Susan; brother, Tarik; and sister, Deziree’; Grandma Maria Bedwell; Grandpa Robert Johnson; Grandma Dee (Dorsthea) Knight; Uncle Rob Bedwell; Aunt Angela Crocker; Aunt Laura, Uncle Rick, and cousins, Joe, Nick and Andy Christensen; and the many friends he made
throughout the years. He was predeceased by his Grandpa John Bedwell and Uncle Felando Johnson.
A visitation will take place on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2-4 pm and a memorial service on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 10-11 am at Aycock Funeral Home, 950 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957. Interment will take place on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 1200 pm at Rolling Oaks Cemetery, 2200 SW Del Rio Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34953.
Anthony may have never gotten his tattoo parlor, but he still managed to tattoo the hearts of all that knew and loved him. “Wear your heart on your skin.”
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