12/28/2022
UPDATED
Community Memorial Celebration in Honor of St. Louis Community Leader and Former NFL Player Demetrious Johnson
Official Johnson Family Statement and Community Memorial Service Announcement
St. Louis, MO (December 28, 2022) – On behalf of the Johnson Family, the following official statement was released regarding farewell and life celebration arrangements for St. Louis community leader and former NFL Player Demetrious Johnson: The Johnson family extends its heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of condolences since the death of Demetrious Johnson on December 24th, 2022.
To celebrate his life and legacy, a community memorial service will occur on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Chaifetz Arena (1 S. Compton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103), from 1pm to 3pm CST. Doors for the service will open at Noon.
Additionally, there will be a formal escorted procession from the Demetrious Johnson Foundation Center (724 Union Blvd St. Louis MO 63108) at Noon on Monday to the Chaifetz Arena. The public is welcomed to attend the memorial and encouraged to share photos and memories online via the following link: DJ Memorial Service. Continued updates and latest details regarding the memorial service can be found on the memorial service website leading up to the event.
We have received inquiries regarding memorial contributions; the family has asked that these be directed to The Demetrious Johnson Charitable Foundation.
Please address questions on these arrangements to Jami Dolby 314-265-5255