Derrick Lamont Johnson "Dj"

Derrick Lamont Johnson affectionately known as DJ transitioned this life peacefully at the age of 59 years old on May 13, 2023 surrounded by his family . Derrick was born on July 8,1963 to the late Ida Elizabeth Johnson and Robert Ford of Chester, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Chester, PA and received his education in the Chester Upland School District. After receiving his education Derrick later met his true love and moved to Claymont, DE where he married Latonia Johnson and started his family. He was employed at City Steel in Claymont, De and later became an Entrepreneur. He started multiple businesses such as a Cleaning company, Landscaping, as well as a Thrift Shop. He employed his wife, children, friends, and his children’s friends. Derrick motivated the people around him.

Derrick enjoyed having long conversations about work (in his words Yok) and about what car he planned to purchase next. He enjoyed spending quality time with his loved ones especially during the Holidays.His favorite Holiday was Christmas and he was our family’s "Black Santa" who made sure no one was left empty handed.

Derrick enjoyed going to Concerts, Basketball and Boxing was his favorite sport which he shared in common with his beloved mother Ida. One of his favorite places to vacation was to Mexico ( Met-A-Co) in Dj voice. He loved to cook and would wait for you to taste his food as validation before he would walk away knowing it taste delicious.

Derrick would play the numbers and loved to go to Delaware Park to play the slot machines. He always seemed to know which machine was the lucky one. He would say "Its Hot Baby, Its Hot ". Dj enjoyed getting dressed to impress. He was our personal comedian and Superhero.

Derick accept Christ as his savior in 2021 and tried to live out his salvation until his decease.

Derrick was preceded in death by his Mother Ida Johnson and Brother Charles Johnson and two cousins Kyle and Myeshia.

He leaves behind his former wife Latonia Johnson, his only two daughters Shiesha(Terrence) Robinson, Derrica (Siara) Johnson. Three grandsons Nah'kye, Jaidyn, Kamrin. Two sisters Charlene (John) Johnson, Renee Johnson. Two Aunts Anna Ball, and a host of family & friends.

Derrick was loved and will be greatly missed.

The memorial service will be held at Cathedral of New Beginnings on Saturday June 3, 2023 at 11:30 am, 4112 N. Market Street Wilmington DE 19802