Emory De'Ante Johnson
June 4, 1998 - June 7, 2023
Emory De'Ante Johnson Obituary
Emory DeAnte Johnson born June 4th 1998 in Knoxville,TN departed this life suddenly on Wednesday June 7th, 2023.
Emory was known for his love of basketball, collecting shoes, eating out and joking with family and friends, having fun, and making everyone laugh.
Preceded in death by: Grand Father: Emory Wright Great-Grand Fathers: James Ball and Charles Kyle. Great-grandmothers: Jimmie Ruth Kyle and Dorothy Johnson Great Uncles Roderick Ball and James “Chuck” Ball and Cousins: Derek Perry, Jr and Patrick W. Crowley, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories: Father and Step-Mom: Emory C. Johnson and Cecelia Benton Mother and Step-Father: Mautrice “Shaunta” Ball and Phillip Moran Daughter: Isla Johnson. Mother of Daughter: Takira Perry. Brothers: Tonquez Ball, Xavier Ball, and Aaron Benton. Sisters: Essence Ball and Ce’Aunna Benton. Grandparents:Bettina Ball and Lois Johnson of Knoxville, TN. God-Mother: Kristle Ball-Foster. God-Father: Scott Rogers. Uncle and Aunt: Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Danielle Johnson Uncle: Tony Leath of Greensboro, NC, William Scandrick of Knoxville, TN Aunts: Michelle Ball-Hatchett of Dublin, Georgia, Toya Johnson, Alicia Kyle, NaTasha Kyle, Malaisha Kyle all of Knoxville, TN Great-Aunts: Brandy Cousar of Greer, South Carolina: Patrice Ball, Marcy Ball, and Julia Ball all of Knoxville, TN. Great-Uncles: Bernard Ball of Los Angeles, Ca., Kevin Kyle, Orrige Wayne Ball both of Knoxville, TN.
Special Cousins: Demetrius Johnson, Tahj Johnson, Kiate Cooper, Brianna Cooper, Myron Tate, Barin Tate, Michael Drew, Lynndeeria Drew, Uniqua Drew, Shaqueria Upton, Derwin Ball, Jaylyn Ball, Rodica Ball, Rodeseai Ball, Wayne Ball, Jr, Joseph Jones, Rochelle Thompkins, KeShawn Moulden, Teon Thompkins, Demetrius Johnson, Demarcus Allen, Ra’Janae Foster, Rijion Foster, Haleigh Kyle, Jeremiah Hampton, Kendra Robinson, Aliyah Thompkins, and DeAsia Thompkins.
Special Friends: Toccara Sendejo, Coach Jeff Black and Family, Dana and Sherry Littlejohn, Ebony Burton, Brenda Daniels, and Johnathan Davis and a host of relatives too numerous too name.
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Emory DeAnte Johnson born June 4th 1998 in Knoxville,TN departed this life suddenly on Wednesday June 7th, 2023.
Emory was known for his love of basketball, collecting shoes, eating out and joking with family and friends, having fun, and making everyone laugh.
Preceded in death by: Gr