Mr. Costell D. Johnson

November 7, 1982 - September 11, 2014

Funeral services for Mr. Costell D. Johnson will be held on Monday September 15, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. from Christian Life Church, 2700 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC. Interment to follow in the Gibson Cemetery Lexington, SC. Mr. Costell entered into rest on Thursday September 11, 2014. Visitation will be held on Sunday September 14, 2014 2:00 to 7:00 pm at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home, 2548 Main Street, Columbia, SC. Costell "Dee, Big Flip" Johnson was born on November 7, 1982 in Lexington, SC to Donna Johnson and the late Costell Johnson. He played center for Lexington Middle and High school football team, where he graduated from both schools with honors. He continued his football career at Allen University and transferred to St. Paul University in Virginia. He was the owner of CJ's Tree Service and CJ's Automotive. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, the late James and Beatrice Price Johnson. Left to cherish memories three beautiful children, Costell Da'Vaun Johnson and Costell Da'Traun Johnson; a daughter, Taniya Daisy Johnson; mother, Donna Johnson; sister, Tia Johnson; grandparents, Everlene and David Johnson; a wonderful girlfriend, April Jenkins; the mother of his children, Latavia Williams; his best/friend, Phillip Whiteside; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends.