Thomas Donnell Johnson Sr. February 7, 1987 - June 11, 2024

The memorial service for Thomas will be held at Southeast High School, 5401 S. Shields Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73129, on Friday, June 28, 2024; the service will start at 2:00 PM, doors will open at 1:30 PM.

Thomas Donnell Johnson Sr., affectionately known as “Tombo, T-Time, Moyo, and Mo” completed his journey on earth on June 11, 2024, at the age of 37. Born on February 7, 1987, in Oklahoma City, OK. Thomas was the beloved son of Tommie Lee Johnson Jr. and Donna Kay Thompson.

Thomas attended Willowbrook Elementary, North Highland Elementary, Hoover Middle School, and Southeast High School. At Southeast High School, he discovered and nurtured his passion for sports. After graduating from Southeast High School in 2005, his academic and athletic journey continued at Bacone College and Langston University. Thomas proudly earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Langston University becoming a first-generation college graduate.

After college, Thomas embarked on a career in the Oil & Gas industry as a Floor Hand. His love for sports, especially basketball, remained a constant joy in his life. In August 2015, he married the love of his life, Gabrielle E. Johnson. The two of them had three wonderful sons: Travon, Thomas Jr., and Tahj.

Thomas is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Tommie Johnson Sr. and Ethel Johnson; maternal grandfather, Clearview “Sonny Boy” Thompson; sister, Ty’cheekia Shanetta Thompson; nephew, Xavier Robinson; and maternal uncle, Bobby Harjo Sr.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Gabrielle Johnson; his cherished sons, Travon, Thomas Jr., and Tahj; his father, Tommie Lee Johnson Jr.; his mother, Donna Kay Thompson; his siblings, Sherri Johnson, Tommie Johnson III, Tara Morgan, Tanyae Johnson, Tiffany Johnson, and Tamyra Thompson; his mother-in-love, Tina Anifowose; his sister-in-love, Jannie Anifowose; his brothers-in-love, Joseph Anifowose and Brandon Anifowose. Thomas is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones who will miss him dearly.

Thomas’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and resilience. His memory will continue to inspire and live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

One of Thomas’ final wishes was for his friends and family to continue supporting organizations focused on finding a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (formerly known as Lou Gerhig’s Disease). The organizations below have contributed to  Thomas’s journey and with continued community support his final wishes will be fulfilled.

• Thomas Johnson Fights ALS Basketball Tournament

• The ALS Association

• Team Gleason

• Muscle Walk – Muscular Dystrophy Association

Public Viewing and Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 and Monday, June 17, 2024 from 1-8PM at Buchanan Funeral Service in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The memorial service for Thomas will be held at Southeast High School, 5401 S. Shields Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73129, on Friday, June 28, 2024; the service will start at 2:00 PM, doors will open at 1:30 PM.