Public remembrance to be held for Demetrious Johnson, former Mizzou, NFL player and charity organizer

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Demetrious Johnson, former Mizzou and NFL player, died on Christmas Eve at age 61.

My heart is heavy tonight with the passing of Demetrious Johnson. He was a friend, mentor and servant to so many. Prayers for his family and loved ones this holiday season. I’m going to miss my friend. 💔🙏
— Eliah Drinkwitz (@CoachDrinkwitz) December 25, 2022

Johnson was a St. Louis native and founded The Demetrius Johnson Foundation.

Johnson hosted charity events each year with his foundation. The foundation provides young people with mentoring programs, job training programs, and after-school tutoring.

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— Earl Austin Jr. (@earlaustinjr) December 25, 2022

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A public memorial service will be held at Chaifetz Arena on the SLU campus on Monday, January 2 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Doors will open at noon. The service will be preceded by a procession at noon from the Demetrius Johnson Foundation at 724 Union to Chaifetz Arena.