Obituary Tajahmin (Taj) Kijafa Johnson, born September 25, 1976, to Greg Johnson and Louise Shaw in Frankfurt, Germany. He passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2022 in Puyallup, Washington. Taj moved to St Louis, Missouri at a young age and attended trade school that involved working with masonry. He was always intrigued and fascinated with bricks and how they came together to build something. You could say, he truly followed his passion and excelled at his masonry work for the past 22 years. He was a dedicated family man and had a very kind and giving heart. He believed in a higher power and read the Quran and Bible regularly. He loved to watch sports and enjoyed the history channel. It always intrigued him, he loved to learn a little something about everything. He also enjoyed metal detecting, bike riding, and watching comedy shows. He especially loved family time and being a grandfather. Taj met Natasha October 9, 2011 in Denver, Colorado, it was love at first sight for both of them. They were wed on December 13, 2014 and relocated to Washington in 2015 due to an employment promotion. He would often remind Natasha "Bae" that our love is forever and you are my soulmate. I will always love you and our family. It truly was "Our love, our way till death do us part" Taj had the best sense of humor and loved to make people laugh and smile. Taj will forever be missed and in our hearts forever. He had a special bond with his son Elijah, Elijah would go to him for everything! He was his best friend, but always kept a clear line with being a parent first. Taj loved metal detecting with Elijah, just one of the many things they enjoyed doing together. Taj also had a special bond with Natasha's mom, Gwen Barkley and niece Nay Nay. Taj was so proud of our son Zekhi being in the fireman program and excelling he wanted nothing but good things for all of the children. Tajahmin was preceded in death by his brother, Quarron Johnson. Left to cherish his beautiful memory, wife Natasha Johnson; daughters Khadijah Malone, Ziamaria Brown, Gianna Johnson, sons; Quinn Johnson, Giovanni Johnson, Elijah Johnson, Zekhi Blades and JKhara Knight; grandson Ace and Granddaughter Amoura'Lynn, parents Greg and Louise Johnson. He also leaves behind a host of family, friends, coworkers that truly loved him and will miss him.