Kim Bradford Johnson

ROCKFORD – Kim "Kimbo" Bradford Johnson, age 68, of Rockford passed away peacefully Friday April 28, 2023. Born in Rockford on October 18, 1954 to Grant Gilmore & Ruth Margaret Johnson (Bolin). Kim enjoyed reading, painting, woodworking, music, blow guns, collecting unique items to share with his friends and buying lottery tickets. He had many antics and stories that will keep us laughing for years. He truly loved the outdoors, working with his plants in his yard, bonfires and all animals, especially his reptiles and aquariums; his buddy Bob will miss him terribly. Loving, kind and caring can only describe the kind of man that lovingly & tirelessly cared for his wife, Patricia and later dear friend, Darcy as they battled cancer. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and dear friend; he will remain forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Amanda Renee Johnson (Jackson); son, Shilo (Angela) Eklund; stepsons, Michael, Godfrey and Colton; grandchildren, Shilo Jr., Tristan, Ethan and Kaitlin Eklund; nieces & nephews, Michelle (Mikal) Quarles, John D. Angelo, Timothy Pixler, Kayla Pixler, Dan (Desiree) Pixler and Tia (Dominic) Hunt; and life long dear friend, Pamela Johnson. He is predeceased by his father, Grant Gilmore Johnson; mother, Ruth Margaret (William) Henry; former wife and mother of his son, Patricia Sue Johnson; sister, Cynthia Pixler; and niece, Kimberly Pixler.

Funeral Services held Saturday May 6, 2023 at 3:00 pm at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3rd Ave., Rockford, with visitation from 12:00 noon until the time of services at 3:00 pm. Cremation rites accorded. Memorials to the Family.

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