Elton “Jay” Johnson, 59, passed on January 11, 2023. He was born to Rev Emanuel Johnson and Sister Geraldine Graceta (Bowels) Davis, on January 08, 1964.

He was survived by his sister Bridgette Jordan (Joseph) of El Paso Texas and son Joseph Emmanuel Jordan, His brother Darrell Johnson and his children Tiffany Davis, Emmanuel Johnson, Dionne,Jamar, and Durrell Reed, His cousin Sabrina Taylor, 7 children Tammara M Roberts, Elton Ej Willis, Tatianna E. L. Newman (Son inlaw William J. Johnson), Tialithea A Pille, Khalil Johnson, Aurora Pille, Arianna Paulie Cooper. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, NY'Tiria U Flagg, Na'skyla B Hall, Yahmin B Huddleston, Jaquan Joseph Nathan Taylor jr, MI'onestie Johntia Ja'leace Burgos, Laura Emma Patterson, Rondell Terell Merriweather jr, Skylar Willis. 1 great grand child Na'Rihya L Tigner. He is survived and predeceased by A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Elton graduated from Corcoran in 1983.

Elton worked at Lemoyne College/Sodexo for 29 years.

Elton served his country in the Army.

"Jay" was a beloved father friend and family member who will be truly missed. He spent most of his time working when he wasn't working he was with family or doing something pertaining to Muisc. He had an undeniable passion for music "Jay" was like a walking jukebox. He could tell you the name year and artist to almost any song when asked. "Jay" knew his music. He often spent time making a lot of mixtapes for friends and family. Elton Johnson was one of the four founding members of the band Sepia' (Different Shades of Brown), one of their goals was to put Syracuse on the map... "Sepia's main goal is (was) to show the children you can accomplish anything in life, if you believe in yourself and most of all, work hard at it." "Jay" loved his children. "But papa was a Rolling stone!" He enjoyed spending time with his boys watching sport. His favorite teams were The NY Giants,The Knicks and any Hometown teams. The His favorite colors were Black and Blue. "Jay" was A good cook. Let's take this time to celebrate the life of Elton For this is not a goodbye this Is until we meet again!"

FOOT 🦶 PRINTS IN THE SAND

You walked with me
Footprints in the sand
And helped me understand
Where I'm going

You walked with me
When I was all alone
With so much unknown
Along the way

I heard you say
I promise you
I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow
And despair

And I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

I see my life
Flash across the sky
So many times have I
Been so afraid
And just when I
Thought I lost my way
You gave me strength to carry on
Thats when I heard you say

I promise you
I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair

And I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

When I'm weary
Well I know you'll be there
And I can feel you
When you say

I promise you
I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sadness and despair

And I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

When your heart is full of sadness and despair

And I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand