Daren Stewart Johnson

Daren Stewart Johnson, 47, of Corsicana passed away April 30, 2015 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village following a 35 year struggle with Juvenile Diabetes. Daren was born December 29, 1967 in Corsicana to Dale and Judy Johnson. He was a 1986 graduate of Corsicana High School and graduate of Navarro College with an AAS degree in Drafting and Technology. He was employed by True Value Distribution Center in Corsicana. Survivors are his daughter, Megan Nicole Johnson and her fiancé, Lance Henderson; mother and stepfather, Dr. Michael and Judy Johnson Dunavant of Corsicana.; brother and sister-in-law, Brent Johnson and Carrie Bradfield of St. Louis, MO., two grandchildren, Destin Robert Collins and Evelynn Ember Henderson of Corsicana; aunt and uncle, Carolyn Wickwire and Dennis West of Dallas; and uncle and aunt, Bob and Jeanne Garvin of Weatherford. He is also survived by three stepsons and their families, Michael and Julie Abrahamson and their sons Brandon and Christopher of Kyle; Lance and Sahvanna Johnson and their children Emily, Maria, Ben, and Olivia of Corsicana; and Paul and Adrienne Abrahamson of Denton. Survivors include a stepbrother and family, Eric and Angel Dunavant, Clayton, Austen, and Gracyn of Mandeville, LA; a stepsister and family, Alicia and Daniel Muldrow, Stephen, Micah, Gabriel, and Ethan of Cedar Creek, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Johnson in 1998; an uncle, Marty Wickwire in 2000, maternal grandparents, Jim and Marian Garvin of Paris, TX; and paternal grandparents, Felix M. and Jewell Johnson of Gainesville. Daren was a highly creative, fun man who faced life's challenges with amazing courage and determination. He was continually trying to figure out how things work and had a boundless curiosity for the world and the things in it. He enjoyed challenging the boundaries of what was possible both through invention as well as overcoming his own disabilities. He was truly an inspiration to those who knew him. Visitation will be Monday, May 4, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at 603 W 6th Ave. (Commons Area of Madison Place Condos. A memorial service will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Chandler Ragland officiating. Everyone is invited to a reception in Martin Hall at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Corsicana or charity of your choice.

Daren Stewart Johnson

December 29, 1967 - April 30, 2015