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Rodney Johnson

Jun 1, 1963 — Aug 5, 2026

Lubbock, TX

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Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we trust in God’s will and find peace in His plan as Rodney Johnson gained his wings and made his transition from this life to eternal rest on August 5, 2026. Private Disposition under the direction of Griffin Mortuary.

Rodney Johnson, affectionately known as “One Speed,” was born on June 1, 1963. Rodney was educated in the Abernathy School System until middle school, finishing his education in the Lubbock School System where he excelled in football, wrestling, and track. Rodney later moved to Oklahoma city, where he stayed until he relocated to Lubbock in 2015. He later moved to the New Mexico area, then back to Lubbock, where he remained for the rest of his days.

Rodney is preceded in death by his parents Frank Sr. and Earlene Johnson, his brothers Tommy Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Earnest Johnson, Charles Johnson, and Frank Johnson Jr.; his sisters Pearlene Currie and Billie Cooper

Rodney leaves to carry on his legacy, his two sons Rodney Jr. and Josh both of Hayden, Conncticut; his one daughter Candace Dozier also of Hayden Connecticut; his fthree brothers JD James and Curtis both of Lubbock, Bobby Johnson of Clovis, NM; his three sisters Ollie Jones and Melody Williams both of Lubbock, TX, and Brenda Johnson of Denton, TX, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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