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Kyle Johnson '99 October 1, 2014 8:38 AM
Published in The (Sherman-Denison) Herald Democrat on Oct. 1, 2014
Kyle Matthew Johnson Ph.D(1976 - 2014)
FRISCO - After a long term battle with cystic fibrosis, a lung transplant and cancer, Kyle Matthew Johnson died on September 28, 2014 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 38. He leaves behind his wife, Laura Luque De Johnson.
Kyle was born August 24, 1976 to father, Ronald Johnson, and mother, Joyce Johnson. He grew up in a large, loving family. He graduated from Texas A&M University and received his PhD in molecular and cell biology from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Kyle married his classmate, Laura Luque De Johnson, on May 3, 2003. Shortly after graduation, they relocated to Memphis, Tenn. where Kyle worked as a clinical research associate for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , working at many international sites.
Kyle had a secret love of archeology. His love for science and helping people culminated in an accomplished career where, through research and compassion, Kyle helped countless children battling illnesses like him. Kyle was a kind soul that made it impossible not to love him.
Kyle is survived by his wife, father and mother, as well as his brother, Eric, his nephews, Alex, Garrett and Cade, and numerous aunts, uncles and close cousins.
The family would especially like to thank the staff at Dallas Children's Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, St. Paul Hospital, Zale Lipshy Hospital and Southwest Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at Parkside Baptist Church in Denison, Texas at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014.
Kyle Matthew Johnson Ph.D(1976 - 2014)
FRISCO - After a long term battle with cystic fibrosis, a lung transplant and cancer, Kyle Matthew Johnson died on September 28, 2014 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 38. He leaves behind his wife, Laura Luque De Johnson.
Kyle was born August 24, 1976 to father, Ronald Johnson, and mother, Joyce Johnson. He grew up in a large, loving family. He graduated from Texas A&M University and received his PhD in molecular and cell biology from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Kyle married his classmate, Laura Luque De Johnson, on May 3, 2003. Shortly after graduation, they relocated to Memphis, Tenn. where Kyle worked as a clinical research associate for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , working at many international sites.
Kyle had a secret love of archeology. His love for science and helping people culminated in an accomplished career where, through research and compassion, Kyle helped countless children battling illnesses like him. Kyle was a kind soul that made it impossible not to love him.
Kyle is survived by his wife, father and mother, as well as his brother, Eric, his nephews, Alex, Garrett and Cade, and numerous aunts, uncles and close cousins.
The family would especially like to thank the staff at Dallas Children's Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, St. Paul Hospital, Zale Lipshy Hospital and Southwest Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at Parkside Baptist Church in Denison, Texas at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014.
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