Mr. Billy J. "BJ" Johnson Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

FRANKFORT, NY - Mr. Billy J. “BJ” Johnson, Jr., age 42, died peacefully at home on January 12, 2021 with his wife and daughter by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Billy was born in New Hartford on July 11, 1978 to parents Billy J. Sr. and Ruby Ann (Davis) Johnson. BJ was raised in Utica, New York. He graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School and received his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in trade school, allowing him to retire from the Utica Department of Public Works (DPW) as a heavy equipment operator, a position he held for 15 years. Billy was happily married to Kenyetta Graves Johnson who was his partner in life for almost 18 years at the time of his death. Billy was survived by his loving parents Billy Sr. and Ruby Ann; his wife Kenyetta; their daughter Sienna Johnson; daughter Isabella Moskal; granddaughter Alaina (Virginia); and son Dominic Scalora (Florida). He also leaves his sisters Trina Hubmer, Caprice Johnson, Josetta Johnson, Syeetha Johnson, and Delores Pullium; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins that he loved dearly; and his closest friend, who was like his brother, Dale (Big Dee). Besides spending time with his family and friends, Billy enjoyed singing, producing music, playing video games, and reading. BJ touched many lives with his passion for music, his generosity, and passion for life. The family will honor Billy’s life at a private gathering. In lieu of flowers please visit go fund me page. During this time of social distancing that we are all experiencing, please take a moment to connect with Billy’s family through the “Memories” section of his obituary.

Mr. Billy J. "BJ" Johnson Jr.

July 11, 1978 - January 12, 2021