Nathaniel Leroy Johnson Jr. Obituary (1980 - 2021)

Nathaniel Leroy Johnson, Jr., also known as Lee, age 40 of Frederick, MD peacefully slipped into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 11, 2021. Lee was born on November 7, 1980 to Nathaniel Leroy Johnson Sr. (Slick) and the late Vickie Marie Berry-Johnson. Lee was a member of Sunnyside New Life Community Church where he rededicated his life to Christ. Lee was educated in the Frederick County School system and graduated from Gov. Thomas Johnson High, Class of 1999. He was employee at Brown's Liquor Store and Goodwill Industries. Lee was always willing to help others when needed. He played flag football and basketball with the Special Olympics. He also loved music, especially GO-GO; Chuck Brown was one of his favorites. Lee had a big heart that matched that beautiful smile. Lee loved and enjoyed celebrating with family. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his: father, Nathaniel Leroy Johnson, Sr.; stepfather, Jonathan Ray; sisters, Ellen Kenku, Jasmine Ray, Angel Johnston and Susie Berry; brother, Josh Grubbs; grandmother, Ellen Ray; three nieces, Tinnell, Ronitta and Janiyah; and two nephews, Ronnie and Amari. He also leaves behind Randy and Lisa Snowden-Worrell, Jose Grubbs, Melvin Tyler, Wickie Bowie (Peggy), Katrina Bimage, Shelia Ray, Tobias Ray (Jesse), Jimmy Bimage (Katrina), Roseann Copeland, Gloria Snowden, Randy, Ryan and Lamar Worrell, Torrea Naylor, Jeff Thompson, Doris Berry and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. Lee was preceded in death by his mom, Vickie Berry-Johnson, and grandmothers, Ella Johnson, Rosalie Tobery Huse; grandfather, William Ray Sr.; uncles, William (Billy) Ray Jr, and Gregory Hayes Bowie.