FRUITLAND - Ryan Lanear Johnson, of Fruitland, formerly of Crisfield, departed this life on Friday, April 8, 2016 at his residence. Born Feb. 4, 1974, he was the son of Crisfield City Councilwoman LaVerne Campbell - Johnson and the late Lee Lyons. Ryan was a graduate of Crisfield High School and was also certified in Culinary Arts. He was employed with Somerset County Community Services in Marion Station and the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials. Ryan was loving called "Uncle Boogie" Chin and "Doc" by everyone. He was fun loving and always had a joke or a story. He will be missed for his daily inspirational Facebook posts. In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish fond memories with his devoted companion, Nakomi Taylor; six children, Ryan Johnson-Smith, Davon Smith, Kamryn Johnson, Trent and Trinity Johnson, and William Harris; one stepson, DeQuan Fields; six sisters, Pia Johnson, Felicia Campbell-Sterling (Tyrone), Tammy Williams (Joseph), Gemina Greene, Evyan Johnson and Janae Johnson; one brother, Corey Lyons; three aunts, Betty Cotman, Sheri Campbell and Jamie Campbell-Coston (Ernest), one uncle, Harvey Campbell and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. A funeral service entrusted to the Anthony E. Ward Funeral Home was held Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Crisfield Academy and High School. Interment followed at Mt. Peer Cemetery in Marion Station.