Services will be held on Sunday, February 6th, at 2pm at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 West Northwest Highway. Log In. He championed us and countless others. The Trey Johnson Scholarship Endowment at the UNT College of Music, so that Treys legacy may live on through generations of music students in perpetuity. "The rest of the month, we'll still have Thursday pickup, but we won't have pastry every week like weve been doing, it'll be more focused on bread, and we'll make Saturdays a big pastry day," she says. Their model has been to send out an email listing their offerings every week, and customers pick up their orders on Thursdays. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for your monetary support of one of the two charities listed. Bakersfield, California. ", Courtney Wright Wells, operations manager for State Fair Records, said, "I never imagined having a partner like Trey, or working with someone that has such a genuine heart for musicians (and all artists), the industry, and selflessly, positively impacting this scene. Matt Hillyer (@mattcat1100) has been here before. ", Musician and Eleven Hundred Springs founder Matt Hillyer said that Johnson was "one of those people who you just immediately felt like a kindred spirit with. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Johnson. (70 years old). Trey was a founding board member for Artists and Musicians in Recovery, the non-profit organization celebrating artists and musicians on their journey through recovery. Trey Johnson Obituary, Death, Cause Of Death - Beloved Dallas musician Trey Johnson, who was a founding member of rock band Sorta, died on January 31; he was 53. Those who knew and loved Trey understand just how much this world has lost: His many creative gifts, his warmth and kindness, his passion for encouraging and collaborating with his fellow musicians, that gorgeous resonant voice, the deep, booming, infectious laugh, his easy, room-brightening smile (He would want us all to smile at each other more often), and the profound love he had for his family and friends. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. He was the kindest person and leaves a beautiful legacy with his family and the Dallas music scene. This is really heartbreaking. Rest in peace my "Lil Fella." Let others know about your loved one's death. He was 53 years old. In 2019, Trey and his wife Jen opened YAM Dallas, a space for yoga and the arts in Lake Highlands, where he often wrote and played music and helped to curate the rotating gallery of local artists. He's survived by his mother Betty Dicken, his wife Jen, his daughter Dylan and son Will, his sister Ginna, his brothers James. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox. For the last 4 1/2 years Trey and his wife Jennifer have resided in Austin, Texas. (And for future offerings, you can place your order here. Pursuing his passion for supporting and inspiring other musicians, Trey co-founded State Fair Records, where he not only led day-to-day operations, but also mentored musicians and connected with them as a friend, a father figure and a brother. 2. ", Musician Marcus Striplin recalled a point where he was feeling down and called Johnson. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Memorial Park, https://one.unt.edu/giving/college-of-music. 53, December 23, 2022, Elliott Sons Funeral Home . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Trey Johnson Scholarship Endowment at the UNT College of Music, so that Trey's legacy may live on through generations of music students in perpetuity. Make a check out to "University of North Texas" with "Trey Johnson Endowment: in the memo line, and send to: University of North Texas; University Advancement, Gift Administration at 1155 Union Circle #311250 Denton, TX 76203. Have known Trey since his single digits, but can call up few images without a smile. Search Russellville obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Will some dark Augusta roads ever get brought into the light? Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Funeral arrangement under the care ofGlueckert Funeral Home Ltd, Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. 1520 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Tracy Trey Johnson, 6 months old, of Pleasant Grove, Ar entered into rest on May 28, 2012 at Stone County Medical Center. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. The family and the funeral home have asked that all COVID-19 precautions be followed and a face mask must be worn while attending all services. ", Singer Becky Middleton said that "working in the studio with someone of his caliber and musicianship is always an honor. Trey and his . her daughter Elise; her son-in-law Dan Stone; and her grandchildren, Trey and Sienna. Donations can be made through the website under the Donate section at https://artsrecovery.org. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. The Trey Johnson Scholarship Endowment at the UNT College of Music, so that Trey's legacy may live on through generations of music students in perpetuity. He was the kindest person and leaves a beautiful legacy with his family and the Dallas music scene., Trey Johnson changed my life, gave me the chance to pursue my dream and believed in me, wrote Vandoliers front man Joshua Fleming on Facebook. He was 56 years of age. I wasnt the only person or only band. Johnson, an accomplished solo artist who also earned acclaim as a member of Sorta (with the late Carter Albrecht), was one of the founders of the taste-making local label State Fair Records, which confirmed his death Tuesday. Listen to this story. We all owe you so much.. 06/01/1943 - 02/16/2023. In all the years I knew Trey Johnson, I never heard him say an unkind word about a single person, singer-songwriter Salim Nourallah wrote on Facebook. Trey was a Dallas native and a graduate of Greenhill School and The University of North Texas. Trey Johnson, a long-time fixture on the Dallas music scene, died Jan. 31. Charles Nelson "Trey" Shields III, a wonderful and loving father, brother, nephew and friend, passed away on Monday, the 2nd of January 2023, from complications due to his myotonic dystrophy, a horrible and degenerative disease which he endured for the last 25 years of his life. Send the check to: University of North Texas; University Advancement, Gift Administration 1155 Union Circle #311250 Denton, TX 76203 1. ", Radio personality Josh Venable said that "today we lost one of the nicest imaginable. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. A true leader in all that he did, Trey lived a life of principle, selflessly giving of himself to those around him. Seniors Jaydian Johnson led the top-seeded and defending champion Red Raiders (19-3) with 22 points, including four crucial free throws late in the fourth quarter. I always breathed easier knowing he was on our side. It didnt take him long to become a beloved and respected figure in the Dallas music community. Beloved Dallas musician Trey Johnson, who was a founding member of rock band Sorta, died on January 31; he was 53. His music and his family were the great passions of his life. Terry Johnson. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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Honorary Pallbearers are Tony Halfacre, Billy Jo Smallwood, Junior Golden, Derek Greenhaw, Michael Golden, Mark Williamson. Trey worked with his mother, Betty Dicken, to produce the annual live Signature Event for Artists and Musicians in Recovery, showcasing the talents of musicians who have struggled with substance abuse and other behavioral health issues. As a solo artist, Trey recorded the albums Mount Pele and Where The East Ends on Idol Records, and most recently, an EP released on Christmas Day 2021 on State Fair Records called Home Again, Home Again, under the name Lewis III. The deadline for pre-orders is Monday, so that ship has sailed for the March 4 event. I hope you know how I will miss playing with you, holding you and spoiling you every chance I get. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Founded in 2018, Kuluntu is a cottage food business that sells breads and pastries, to be picked up once a week. Those who knew and loved Trey understand just how much this world has lost: his many creative gifts, his warmth and kindness, his passion for encouraging and collaborating with his fellow musicians, that gorgeous resonant voice, the deep, booming, infectious laugh, his easy, room-brightening smile (He would want us all to smile at each other more often) and the profound love he had for his family and friends. Now, just for the first week of the month, the pickup takes place on Saturday, and customers are encouraged to stick around and hang out. Trey was born in Houston, Texas to . I love you my angel. I can only hold your love in my heart for now as you are in Heaven and every night I look into the stars and pray for my baby boy!! We all owe you so much., 2023 North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | KXT Contest Rules | Jobs | Contact. But to call him friend was the gift. William A. 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