Konrad Anthony Johnson, 68, died at Park in Plano Nursing Facility in Plano, TX on February 10, 2023 from a debilitating stroke and diabetic healing complications. Some of you may have known him as Tony. This is a heart-breaking loss for his remaining family. He is survived by his sister Kimberly Johnson and brother Kraig Johnson. Konrad was preceded in death by: his mother Mary Elizabeth Burgess Johnson, father Wilbur Johnson and family member second cousin Dorothy Pearson. Born on March 6, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the first of 3 kids of an Air Force family. He lived part of his life in: Pease AFB NH, and Plattsburgh AFB, NY. Konrad also called home these places home: Englewood, OH; Warner-Robbins, GA; Dallas, TX and Garland, TX. Konrad was a man molded by his military family up bringing. He was raised in a home where and "yes sir" and "yes mam" often said and manners were expected. Konrad shaped himself through his love of people, education, history and religion. He was and extravert. He loved meeting new people and talking with them about their lives and his experiences. It was not unusual to see him speak to people working in a restaurant, a repair shop, a department store, an elevator, a grocery store, a hallway in a school, in a bus or where ever he would be. He loved delivering and receiving pun jokes. Konrad enjoyed people interaction. His life was filled with positions that let him serve people. He was a high school football player, a teacher, a sales associate, a retail cashier, an administrative assistant, a government contract specialist, a camp counselor, a clown, a choir member, a bilingual acquaintance, a bible study leader and a good friend. He liked volunteering to help others in the neighborhood and church. Konrad enjoyed teaching middle school kids. Konrad studied Spanish in school and learned Portuguese from friends. He was known for greeting people, sometimes in their language, and teasing them to sometimes make them smile or laugh. Konrad loved travelling by car across the United States to meet with family and friends. He liked watching football, hockey, game shows and wrestling. Konrad like to sing and play his guitar. He was smart, kind and protective of my sister and me growing up. For all to know, it has been tough to say good bye to our brother. Konrad was a wonderful brother and we were blessed to have had him in our lives. Kimberly and I will miss him. Konrad requested to be cremated and not to have a memorial service. Memorial contributions are welcome to the American Diabetes Association. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

Arrangements under the direction of:

Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home

19310 Preston Road

Dallas, Texas 75252

214-306-6700