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Carrenza De ’ Von Johnson, was born on November 21, 1987 in Dallas, Texas to the parents of Kimberly Evette Johnson and Vertric Banks. He accepted Christ at an early age at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Emeritus Paul E. Walker and was also a member of the PEW Youth Department including the Junior Usher Board and Mime Ministry.

Don't grieve for me now, I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full; I've savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now - He set me free.

He was a current member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where Pastor DeWayne Hicks presides.

While a student in the DISD, he attended Lincoln High School and David W. Carter High School. After obtaining his GED, he attended Texas College in Tyler, Texas where he was a member of the Texas College Concert Choir under the leadership of Dr. Michelle MaGee - Norfleet. His love for music was undeniable which stemmed from a child singing in the children ’ s choir, writing music as well as playing the piano. Spending time with family, laughing and smiling being goof Carrenza. Which we loved it all and will miss the most. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Ruby Johnson and Robert Williams and his paternal grandparents; Barbara Banks and Francis Carter, brother, DeMondrae Johnson and aunts; Trina Banks and Shayla Williams. He leaves to cherish his memories his mom, Kimberly, dad, Vertric, his daughters; Caydence and Cailey and their mothers; DonShelique and Danielle, brothers; Vertric (Ticc) McQueen, Vertric Banks, Jr., Jamir (Polo) Logan and sisters; Nija Brown, Jessica Brooks, Francis Banks and Daisy Emerson, uncles; Kelby Johnson, Sr. (Deborah), Vincent Abron, aunt; Kendra Williams, special nephew; JaQuice Jefferson and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was a dispatcher at a Dallas based Trucking Company.