Donovan “Van” David Johnson

Feb. 4, 2022 – April 29, 2005

Donovan “Van” David Johnson, 16, Crawfordsville, passed away on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 from injuries sustained in a car accident.

He was born in Lafayette on April 29, 2005 to Chad & Amy (Lacy) Johnson.

He was a Junior at South Montgomery High School and studied Broadcast Journalism, was the track manager, worked at Starbuck’s and loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a collector of all things, was an avid Goodwill shopper and loved his car. He was a very outgoing and caring, and was loved by everyone. He will be missed by many.

Survivors include his parents, Chad and Amy Johnson of Crawfordsville; a sister, Ally (Kole) Bort of North Carolina; paternal grandparents, Dave and Meg Johnson of Ladoga; aunts and uncles, Connie (Dave) Casselman, John (Liz) Lacy, Linda Stark and Lisa (Matt) Chandler; cousins, Elijah, Cort and Elle; and best friends, Brooke Ellenberger, Nick Curtis and Joey Riggens.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sally Lacy and Bob Pickering; an uncle, Andrew Lacy; and great grandparents, Donald and Ruth Johnson, Hugh and Ruth Detchon, Donald and Ruby Games and Marvin and Cozette Lacy.

Visitation is scheduled at Whitesville Christian Church, 3603 S Ladoga Road, Crawfordsville on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. The funeral service is scheduled at the church on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 at 11: a.m., with Pastor Mike Whitacre officiating. The service will be live-steamed and can be viewed on Donovan’s obituary page at www.sandersfuneralcare.com. Burial will follow at Ladoga Cemetery. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com