Paris Wanya Johnson

August 2, 1998 - April 22, 2020

Paris Wanya Johnson was born on August 2, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois to Tharea Johnson and Mario Cook. Growing up he had two nicknames, the first P. J. as he was called all his family and friends, and second JuJu as he was called by his dad and his family. P. J. attended Maggie Drummond Preschool then transitioned to Thomas A. Hendricks where he formed many friendships. From there he attended Bronzeville Academy. P. J. as we know him, was a wonderful big brother to his siblings. We loved each and everyone of them as they did him. On Thursday, April 23, 2020, P. J. departed this life. He was preceded in death by his grandfather James Johnson; grandmother Pamela Cook; aunties Portia Cook and Suga Cook; and uncle Dougie Cook. Paris leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Tharea Johnson (William Garrett); father Mario Cook (Tierra Cook); great-grandparents Rochelle and Frank Ingram; grandmothers Tondra Ingram (Maurice) Nelson and Marie Garrett; uncle Paris Johnson; six siblings Kamaria Cook, Armoni Haygood, Precious Garrett, Porshay Johnson, Parrion Garrett and Pierre Johnson. Paris you left behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We will always love you.