DUANE JOHNSON

Duane Johnson was called home to be with the Lord at his residence on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Duane was formerly employed as a roofer helper and construction worker. “Hank”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was an avid New Orleans Saints Fan. Duane loved spending time with his family, loved animals, and most of all saying he was the best chef in the world. Devoted father of Duane Griffin. Loving grandfather of Duane Morris. Beloved son of Lucille C. Johnson Sawyer and the late David Johnson, Jr. Stepson of Morris H. Sawyer. Grandson of the late Felthus and Elizabeth Cavalier, David Johnson, Sr. and Charity Smith. Brother of Wayne (Yvette) Johnson, Wanda A. (the late Larry, Sr.) Rhea of Spotsylvania, VA, and the late Lyndon Baine Johnson, and Loren Edward Johnson. Stepbrother of Derick Sawyer of Killeen, TX and Marvette Sawyer Howard of Spring, TX. Nephew of the late Argery Smith, Oliver Thornton, Agenell Armstrong, Geraldine Shanks, Mary Olivia Harris, Dorothy Cavalier, and Elizabeth Blaise. Duane is also survived by a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Interment: Providence Park Memorial Cemetery-Metairie, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.