Saturday, November 11, 2017

Remembering Patrick "PJ" Johnson

The Austin College community is extremely saddened today to learn of the death overnight of junior Patrick “PJ” Johnson of Lufkin, Texas, following a single vehicle accident in Sherman. A graduate of Diboll High School, PJ was a leader on the Austin College men’s basketball team. He is the son of Patricia Johnson of Lufkin, Texas.

The service will be at Broaddus High School at 11 a.m. this Saturday, November 18.  The address is 16405 State Highway 147 S, Broaddus, TX 75929. Read the obituary. 

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  1. David NormanNovember 11, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    On behalf of our 350+ student athletes, our 23 coaches and support professionals and our extended athletics alumni, I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of "PJ". This has saddened our entire campus and underscores the impact our students, faculty and staff have on each other. Rest in Peace our East Texas ROO, team mate, classmate, friend and angel.
    David Norman
    Director of Athletics

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  2. Rodney CheshireNovember 11, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    Sad to hear bout PJ passing. He was a joy to watch play ball in high school. He was a leader off the court as well. I told my son to watch him and copy him to be successful. Mrs. Johnson, you and your family are in our prayers.

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  3. Brian WatkinsNovember 11, 2017 at 2:03 PM

    As PJ's mentor, I want to express my grief at the loss of such a kind-hearted, polite, and determined young man. He never corrected me when I called him "Patrick" through half of C/I, and though he was too independent to need me very much, whenever he would visit, I would see him having grown in the absence more and more. He was trying out the idea of becoming an educator, and that's a real loss for our future, knowing that someone like PJ won't share his patient guidance and good heart with a younger generation. To say that he deserved better is a vast understatement. My deepest condolences to his family and great big circle of friends.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 11, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    He was an amazing young man with a very promising future. PJ, nephew, you will be missed!

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  5. James R. Perry, Austin College Chief of PoliceNovember 11, 2017 at 4:23 PM

    I want to express my sincere condolences to PJ's family, friends, teammates and teachers.

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  6. UnknownNovember 11, 2017 at 9:20 PM

    PJ was an active member of the SAAC and could always be counted on for a high five and a smile. I miss him very much.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 12, 2017 at 12:51 AM

    Pj’s beautiful soul will never be forgotten. He will forever be in my heart������

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  8. Nicole CollierNovember 12, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    My thoughts and prayers go out to PJ's family, his friends in Lufkin and the surrounding areas, and the Austin College Community. You will be missed PJ!

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  9. Christi & Cody SalmasiNovember 12, 2017 at 6:02 PM

    We love you and will miss you so much PJ. Words can not express the hurt we are feeling. We will always cherish the memories we have until we meet again. Watch over us always

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  10. UnknownNovember 12, 2017 at 7:42 PM

    My heart is so heavy as I also have a 21-year-old AC student athlete. I am so sorry. God bless you!!!! Loving you and your family!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 13, 2017 at 10:09 PM

    you can ask around Diboll about PJ and mostly everyone will have a beautiful story to tell about him. PJ was one of the nicest people I've ever met, and he was a beautiful soul. he touched the lives of so many. Heaven gained a great angel. Rest easy up there with PawPaw PJ. much love.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 14, 2017 at 12:02 PM

    We were so saddened to hear of the tragic death of our student P.J. Johnson. P.J. was in my English 114/Expository Writing class several years ago. I remember him as a conscientious and decent young man who never missed class—even when he was tired after a sporting event—and who was serious about self-improvement in his writing . I had just seen and said hello to P.J. in the cafeteria a week ago. He gave me one of his friendly but shy smiles to let me know he was still glad to see his former teachers, even when they made him work hard. I wish P.J. had been given a second chance of surviving this tragic car accident, just as he was always given second chances to revise his writing in class. My heart goes out to his mother and the rest of his family and friends, including his fellow athletes, fraternity members, mentor, Brian Watkins, and the Austin College campus and community. We will miss you in person, P.J., but your spirit will live on with us.
    With deepest condolences,
    R. Platizky

    Roger Platizky
    Professor of English
    Department of English
    Austin College
    Sherman, Texas

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  13. AnonymousNovember 17, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    I remember my cousin every yime coming home playing basketball where we all grew up. So respectful and so kind. I Love You cousin and u will be deeply missed

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