Toledo man known for giving back dies in crash, family to continue charitable work

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Brandon Johnson was on his way home from the 8th annual community giveback at the Family House in Toledo when he was involved in a car wreck.

Johnson, a father of four, was known for his charitable contributions. He helped pass out toys at the Family House and provided one of his charter buses so kids could go look at Christmas lights on December 5, just hours before the crash.

Bobby Jo Raftery is Johnson’s sister and spoke to 13 Action News after the accident.

“Brandon was very passionate about collecting money and giving a Christmas to kids that weren’t going to have a Christmas. We will work together to find strength to carry out his legacy and charitable efforts cause that’s what he was about and we plan on making him proud,” Raftery said.

Johnson started his own business at the age of 18-years-old called Team Johnson Limo. He used that business to form multiple partnerships to help give back to the community. Landon Johnson, the oldest of Brandon’s kids, described his father as a family man.

“When he set his mind to something he always found a way to get it done. He loved nothing more than to spend time with his family and put a smile on other people’s faces. He truly lived every day with joy and was everything you could ask for and a ton more of a father. If there is one thing from my dad it’s to make memories everyday, never settle, and help those who are less fortunate.” Landon Johnson said.

The family is planning to carry on his legacy and continue charitable efforts.

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