Stephen Travis Johnson, 56, of College Park, GA, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026 at Piedmont Fayette hospital in Fayetteville, GA. 

Steve was born June 19, 1969 in East Point, Georgia to James and Kay (Bennett) Johnson. He grew up alongside his two brothers in College Park, GA where he graduated from Feldwood High School in 1987.

Steve was preceded in death by his dad, James Leroy Johnson. 

He is survived by his mother, Kay Johnson; his son, Travis Johnson (Mackenzie); his bonus daughter, Natalie Copeland (Morgan); his brothers Michael Johnson (Susan) and James Johnson (Bridget); his nephews Brandon, Justin (Kylee), and Devin; and his great-nephew and great-niece.

Steve was known to his friends as “Buddy”. He will be remembered as a kind and loving son, father, brother and uncle. A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.

The Johnson family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation-Fayetteville.