Neal Diamond Johnson Neal Diamond Johnson, 42, born July 13, 1978, in Winslow to Diamond Johnson and Judy Salazar, passed away Oct. 3, 2020. Neal was surrounded by his loving family during his time of death in Winslow. Holy Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Madre De Dios Catholic Church. Interment at Desert View Cemetery. Neal was full of life laughter and love and lived life to the fullest. His pride and joy were his children, Kaitlyn Johnson, Eric Holt; niece Camila and nephews Anthony, Cayden, August and Bo. Neal had many friends growing up. Neal was actively involved in sports and band while attending Winslow High School where he graduated in 1996. Neal’s first job out of high school was Pizza Hut. Neal worked for a fire crew where he fought the Rodeo- Chediski fire and received a plaque for his dedicated work. Neal traveled through Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington states setting up camp for the fire crews. Neal received a welding certificate in 2010 and worked for Schuff Steel Company out of Bellemont. Neal had a love for art. He worked at La Posada and his artwork can be seen where he paved the driveway with river rock. Neal will be missed by many. His friendship, his gentle kindness, his practical jokes he played on his family, his bear hugs and his Smile! Neal is survived by his daughter, Kaitlyn Bobbie Johnson; son, Eric Holt; brother, Joshua (Briana) Johnson; sister, Crystal Johnson; mother, Judy Salazar; father, Diamond Johnson; and grandmother, Lupe Salazar. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Salazar; auntie, Angela Guzman; maternal great-grandmother, Emma Reyes; cousin, Kimberly Cheney; and best friend/brother Raymond Ramirez. Greer’s Mortuary handled the arrangements.
