Justin Charles Johnson

Justin Charles Johnson, 37, loving husband of Stacie (Dent) Johnson, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 11 o'clock, from the chapel of Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors, with Reverend Jerry Wilson and Reverend Wayne Todd officiating. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at the funeral home. Justin was the son of Wayne Johnson and Pat Gunter, both of Augusta. He grew up in South Augusta where he graduated from Cross Creek High School. Ever the athlete, he played many sports; baseball, football, participated in wrestling and, of course, weightlifting. In 1995, he was a member of the winning Masters City little league team. He attended Augusta University for a bachelors degree in kinesiology. His interest and love of weightlifting continued as the years went by. He participated in several powerlifting competitions, winning first place in his weight class multiple times. He always wanted to hit his highest numbers on the platform so the records would be "on paper" - so as a last testament to his ability, his final numbers were: squat- 515lb; bench - 430lb; and deadlift - 500lb. He was infatuated with World War II documentaries, Vikings, and the Roman Empire. He always said he was born in the wrong era and should have been banging his shield in battle or fighting lions in a coliseum. He loved movies and was known to quote them frequently, especially Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, which he could quote line for line and sing every song. He enjoyed trips to the beach and was happiest splashing in the water, off of Florida's gulf coast, where his mom grew up. For all his muscles and intimidating demeanor, he hid a big heart and a goofy side. He loved hard and he loved big and if he loved you, you knew it. Justin also loved the Lord. Raised in church, he spent most of his childhood at Broad Street Baptist Church and Central Baptist. He most recently attended Abilene Baptist. Aside from Jesus and his mother, the greatest love of his life was his wife, Stacie. Knowing each other as children, they reconnected later in life and it was truly love at first (second) sight. Their love for each other was unconditional, powerful and indisputable. They were truly best friends and very supportive of one another through the good and bad. In addition to his wife, Justin is survived by his stepchildren, Robert, Drake and Miriam; his faithful companion, Ruger; his parents; his sister, Jaime (Shane) Brocato; his niece, Makenzie Brocato; his nephew, Blake Brocato; and a multitude of family and friends. He is reunited in heaven with his grandparents, uncles, cousin and his brother, Ken Johnson. Serving as Pallbearers: Shane Brocato, Blake Brocato, Will Smith, Robert Shanks, Stephen Smith, Steven Dent, Jeff Gunter, and Russell Beecher. Honorary pallbearers are his former Masters City Little League teammates. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make contributions to: Be Humble Gym C/o Jordan Matulevich 3 Royal Drive Sherman, Illinois 62684 Be Humble Gym exists to provide special needs athletes the ability to train year-round for amateur lifting competitions and learn the health benefits of physical activity. This organization and its mission meant a lot to Justin. Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, GA 30906

Justin Charles Johnson

May 6, 2022