Funeral services for Kalvin L. Johnson, Sr., 50, of Lower Brule, SD will be 1:00 pm Friday September 18, 2020 at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule, SD with burial in the Messiah Episcopal Cemetery at Iron Nation, SD.  Wake services will be Wednesday and Thursday evening at 7:00 pm at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule, SD.

Kalvin Lee Johnson was born June 22, 1970 to Audrey Johnson and Cleveland Fallis.  He attended school in Flandreau and Lower Brule.  On May 31, 1991, Kalvin graduated from Lower Brule High School.

Kalvin began dating Lynette LaRoche while attending Lower Brule High School and to this union four children were born: Darius LaRoche†, Kevin Johnson, Kellie Johnson, and Kezrai LaRoche.

Kalvin later began dating Margaret Eagle Star and to this union two children were born: Kalvin Johnson Jr. and Fayelee Johnson.

On July 21, 2011, he was united in marriage to Sharon Fire Cloud.

Kalvin was a jack of all trades, always taking opportunities as they came.  Kalvin worked for the Golden Buffalo Casino as a Black Jack Dealer and later as a security officer from 1993 until 1999.  From 2000 until 2008, he worked as a Wildland Firefighter for the Lower Brule Agency.  During this time, he also worked at the Lower Brule Fitness Center.  He attended the Operating Engineer Apprenticeship Program.  Kalvin worked as a community security at Checkpoint #2.

Kalvin enjoyed life to the fullest.  His favorite past times were playing poker, horse shoes, foosball, and playing volleyball at family gatherings.  He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan.  He loved working as a home mechanic, always helping others.  He was also known for riding his '750 Virago' motorcycle.

Kalvin was genuine, humorous, competitive, and helpful.  He lived in his truth.  He took on life's challenges with Hope.  However, one thing to remember about Kalvin, he was an exceptional father.

Kalvin passed away on September 14, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain at the age of 50 years. Gratefully sharing his life are his children Kevin Johnson, Kellie Johnson, Kezrai LaRoche, Kalvin Johnson Jr., and Fayelee Johnson; aunties Marlene Crowe, and Beverly Wilson; sisters Crystal Johnson and Barb Neiss; nieces and nephews Dion Middletent, Amanda Charger, Duane "Austin" Charger, Tashena LaRoche, Isiah Crow, Chenoa Grassrope, Natasha Grassrope, and Cante Fallis; grandchildren Eugene Johnson Jr., Delante Charger, Malaya Charger, Aubrea Charger, Darius LaRoche, Raylius LaRoche, Anjalyn Grassrope, Anthony & Kylo Charger, Brighten Crow, Hope Grassrope, Catherine Skunk, Kaison Grassrope, Noah Grassrope-Peterson, Kylar Wilson, and Eli Crow; and many other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents Thomas Millard and Alvina Johnson; parents Audrey Johnson and Cleveland Fallis; aunts Faye Banks and Ramona Wilson-Johnson; sisters Cathy Hay, Lynelle Fallis, and Jacqueline Johnson; uncle Alvin Johnson Sr.; brother Tim Fallis; son Darius LaRoche; and granddaughter Audrey St. Cloud.