David McRay Johnson, Jr. was born on October 9, 2003 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,

David received his formal education at Scotlandville High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During his early years, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at a young age.

David was employed at High Noon Restaurant, where he worked as a fry cook. He was known for his love of sports and for the deep love and dedication he had for his family. His presence brought joy and laughter to those around him, and he will always be remembered for the love he shared with family and friends.

On February 15, 2026, David departed this life and entered into eternal rest.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Viola Louis; aunts, Twanda Louis, Patricia Collins, Jo’Ann Collins, and Mary Lee Williams; grandfather, James Smoot, Sr.; and uncle, James Smoot, Jr.He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving mother, Debra Louis; his father, David Johnson, Sr.; his loving son, Damani Brown; sisters, Jodeci Louis Jackson (Lavalle Jackson), Mi’PaShun Louis, and Payton Kelly; brothers, Joshua Louis, Fernandus Smoot, Jr., and Darius Smoot; aunts, Stacey Louis, Toni Jones, Florinda Weber, Kim Johnson, and Crystal Johnson; uncles, Rossevelt Johnson, Jr., Alfred Johnson, and Leonard Johnson; niece/sister, De’asia Louis; nephew/brother, Jamarquis Jackson; grandparents, Paul (Classy) Gayden, Clarence Johnson, and Yvonne Smoot; eleven nieces and nephews, along with a host of cousins, relatives, and friends who will forever cherish his memory.