Gussie M. Johnson  "Buck" was born on January 25, 1960, to Edna L. Arrington (Buck).

Gussie was a lifelong resident of Akron, attending West Junior High and South High School. She was also a member of First Apostolic Faith Church.

Preceding her in death were her mother, Edna L. Arrington (Buck); mother-in-law, Iola Milbry; brother, Charles E. Arrington; sister, Amanda L. Welch; and stepdaughter, Michelle Johnson.

Gussie is survived by her husband, Michael H. Johnson; daughter, Kelly Buck; son, Jerome Buck; stepchildren, Tammy, Tina, Mignon, Laura, Thea and April; sisters, Rochelle Arrington and Millicent (Zarin) Henry; brothers, Roland (Stephanie) Arrington and Wayne Cosby; brother-in-law, Leonard; sister-in-law, Scherice;  grandchildren, Serina, LaMya, Donyai, JaNya, Donyelle, Journey, Jerome, Sa'Niya, Jesi, Amir, Deborah, Cassandra, CeCe, Cashmere, Arianna and Skylar, and a host of other grandchildren and great grandchildren; special nephews, Beal and Deonte; special nieces, Tasha and Nancy, along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; special and dear friends, Debbie, Shaboo, April, Melvin, Kenny, John, Bob, John Ross and Shocka; and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

To know Gussie was to love her. Gussie will forever be remembered and loved because she left a mark on everyone she knew.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt gratitude to all the family and friends who have showed an outpouring of love, support and care. We are forever grateful and appreciative.