LIONEL ARTHUR 'SHOT' JOHNSON JR.

Lionel Arthur “Shot” Johnson, Jr. was born on April 11, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home in Verdunville, Louisiana.
Lionel was baptized at St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System. In June of 1973, Lionel enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, where he faithfully served his country for 20 years until his retirement in 1993. Lionel was a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic of Verdunville.
Lionel leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Nancy Sibille Johnson; daughters, Keia (Kenneth) Wiltz, Tori Johnson, and Keri (Dwight) Ballard; sisters, Theresa Johnson and Alisa Johnson; grandchildren, Warren M. Walker III, Rhasheed J. Vanderburg, Zoe S. Vanderburg, Kyiah M. Ballard, and Kayden M. Ballard; and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Doris Sibille; stepchildren, Derek (Holly) Potier and Olivia Potier; step-granddaughter, Julia Potier; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and all of his favorite cousins.
Lionel was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel Arthur Johnson, Sr. and Marion Alexander Johnson; his first wife, Rhea Lewis Johnson; grandparents, Emile and Inell Alexander, and Myrle and Olga Johnson; sister, Sandra J. Gordon.
A memorial mass will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 980 Verdunville Road, Franklin, LA.