Isaac Lee Johnson

Isaac Lee Johnson, \"Teddy Bear\" 16 of Forest, Virginia died unexpectantly on Tuesday, September 3, 2013; He was the son of Timothy Johnson and Kathy Camache Johnson Miller.

Isaac was born Friday, September 6, 1996 in Lynchburg. He was a student at Jefferson Forest High School.

His love of sports began early in life and he participated in all types of sports, as well as karate, for which he was awarded a black belt at age 12. He especially liked hiking; skateboarding and climbing trees. Having many friends as a camper at Master\"™s Inn and his experiences there were important in his life. Isaac\"™s travel adventures with his brother and family were special. You could always recognize Isaac with the smile on his face and his big blue eyes. He enjoyed life, family and his friends. He had an amazing love for animals.

In addition to his parents, Isaac is survived by a brother Riley Johnson; a grandmother Lynn Shelton of Lynchburg, grandfather James Camache and wife, Rebecca of Richmond; a grandfather Fred Johnson and wife, Margie from Ruckersville; an aunt Susan Darnell and husband Scot of Virginia Beach; cousins Cole and James Darnell; two uncles Terry Johnson and his wife, Eliane of Bedford, Mickey Johnson and his wife, Rhonda of Montvale and cousins Austin, Conner, Emily and Tate; aunt Sue Nance and cousin Mac of Virginia Beach; and a special beloved dog Karley.

A Funeral service will be at 6:00 PM on Saturday at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory located at 220 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 or Gleaning for the World, P.O. Box 645, Concord, VA 24538.

Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg (434-237-9424) is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.