Rogers Johnson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rogers Johnson of Rye, New York, born in New York, New York, who passed away on November 12, 2020, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Emma, Willie and Calvin. He is survived by: his friend Beta Theta Pi Fraternity; his wife Poppy Johnson; his sons, Jay Johnson and Jeremy Johnson; his mother Mary; and his siblings, Ronnie, Jerry, James and Marie. He is also survived by son relatives, the Kennedy cousins, the Nixon cousins and other family members.

Johnson also served as chair of the Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion, as a member of the governor's COVID-19 Equity Response Team and the Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community and Transparency.