King Johnson

The King of my heart. You are like the sun, my son. Your beautiful rays brought warmth and light into my heart and life. Your love healed me of so much. I truly would have never been able to overcome those tough times without you, my sweet boy. I believe God specially created you for me, and me for you. An extension of my soul and very being. You are my everything. I would always look at you and marvel at your beauty. A beauty that makes my heart smile, and always will. Not only was he the cutest and sweetest puppy dog, ever. King genuinely loved everyone and everything. With characteristics and personality traits of a human. He had a calming, compassionate, emapathetic, healing nature to him that touched many hearts. Very sensitive and entuned with others feelings and emotions. He would sense when someone needed his comfort and would gravitate to them, offering his beautiful rays. What a gift he was and will continue to be. An uncertified but bonified therapy dog, healer and gift. He is an affectionate cuddler. He would earn the trust and love of each person he encountered. There were times he would be judged for his breed and appearance. This was disheartening for the both of us. Gentle giant to definition. He wouldn't be discouraged. If he felt that you didn't, he would be pretty relentless with his efforts until you did love him. There was no way of getting around it. While the sweet tenderness was such a huge part of personality.. he was also so goofy, fun and adventurous! He had many nicknames. Turn-up King is one he earned through how much he enjoys gatherings, parties and dancing. He loves twerKING. Throw on some Cardi B or say "twerk" 3 times and he is summoned to the dance floor, lol! So much laughter, so much joy. So many core memories. Playing hide and seek at the park across the street. How quickly you caught on to this game, and how great you became at it. How quickly I learned to trust you off leash in the field across the street and the joy it was to see you frolick and running freely. The walks we would have at Three Creeks. The adventures we would take at Rising Park and Hocking hills. The trip we took to Chicago and how many sights we saw together. Seeing the bean in millinium park, before getting kicked out. The beautiful blue Michigan Lake. We walked so much in China Town our last day there, both of our feet hurt. How I learned that you were a country boy at heart, the times we got to visit the Kentucky house. Loved running the fields, venturing the Creeks and hiking the hill trails. He even took a ride in the Kaboda and loved it. He really enjoyed the days it was time to clean corn and green beans from the garden. As we are cleaning, shucking and snapping, .. he is beside us on the floor eating. The love for Disney movies and ocean sounds that we share. Your love for chicken nuggets and pizza. My little ninja turtle. The nights after having a good meal and some play time, how you would show your appreciation and love by licking my face, neck and arms. Sometimes for over an hour. How one of your favorite places to sleep was the nook of my legs. How much you loved making pillow forts on the bed. How much you loved sun bathing. There are these memories and endless more, that I will always remember and cherish. I am eternally grateful for the love and gifts you given me. A lifetime with you wouldn't have been long enough my dear, sweet boy. Until we meet again, I will be missing you, always. Baby, Momma loves you!

King Johnson

October 23, 2016 - March 26, 2025