Derrick Levi Johnson was born November 10, 1956 in Holly Hill, South Carolina to Lillie L. Powell and the late Eddie H. Johnson. He departed this earthly journey on Friday, October 2, 2020.
Derrick graduated from Dee Witt Clinton High School in Bronx, New York. He was employed with Mentor Network.
Derrick faithfully attended Bride Tabernacle in Columbia, South Carolina.
Derrick dedicated his life working with at-risk children and special needs adults. He was mentor, role model and never met a stranger. Derrick was a kind and caring person who loved spending time with family and friends. Derrick will be missed, but not forgotten.
Derrick was preceded in death by his father, Eddie H Johnson; and sister, Kathy Robinson.
Derrick leaves to cherish memories to his loving wife, Alisa P. Johnson; son, Kymonie Smith; mother, Lilly L. Powell all of Columbia, SC; sisters, Lill A. Bellinger of Columbia, SC, Pearl Boynes of Guyton, GA, Carrie Seawright of Columbia, SC, and Pearl Bowman of Orangeburg SC; brothers, Jackie M. Bellinger of Bronx, NY, Anthony Powell of Bronx, NY, John Williams, Morris Williams of Holly Hill, SC, Daniel C. Powell of Columbia, SC; father and mother-in-law, Wallace (Brenda) Pee of Mullins, SC; one sister-in- law, Reeshema Pee of Columbia, SC; two grandsons, Elijah D. Smith and Karon Young both of Columbia, SC; special niece, Shana D. Johnson of Augusta, GA; god-son and nephew, Travis “Bolo” Johnson of Columbia SC; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
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