Eric Wayne Johnson

Eric's first family was his parents, Arthur and Norma Mae, and his sisters, twins Janet and Janice. His Johnson Family included loving grandparents, fifteen aunts and uncles, and a still growing number of nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

After High School at Thomas Jefferson in Denver, Eric joined the Army but did not stay because of his flat feet. He returned to Denver for a while, then moved to San Francisco, where embarked on a career in retail sales. His personality made him a talented salesperson. He was genuinely interested in the customer and was persuasive without pressuring.

Eric made lots of friends at work and at play, his Work Family. He had colorful stories to tell about customers at Macy's, Best Buy, DSW, Janie and Jack's, Kara's Cupcakes, a toy store, a mattress maker, an art gallery, the Giants, and most recently, at Whole Foods. Some of those friends worked with him for several employers over the years. He definitely qualified as the Most Valuable Person at these companies.

Eric joined the City of Refuge Church in Oakland, and participated with his Church Family to serve the community and make a real difference in the lives of many people. He loved the fellowship and the church leaders, and every year he attended the church's national meeting in Atlanta.

Eric's Friend Family included his Johnson and Work and Church Families as well as many, many other people. He took strong political positions and argued persuasively for them on social media. His San Francisco Family included the neighborhood regulars and longtime companions he knew for decades.

Eric loved the Giants and the Forty-Niners and the Warriors, and he was glued to the TV to watch games when he wasn't actually attending them. The Golden State Valkyries was his new favorite, and he has hats to prove it. He took care of his health and always looked about 20 years younger than his age.

Eric was full of joy and love, and he will always be loved by his Families.