Keith M. "Byrd" Johnson, 64, of Lancaster, formerly of Indiana, passed away on July 15, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of the late Isaac H. and Florence (Gordon) Johnson. He was loving fiancé of Melinda Allen, of Lancaster.

Byrd will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor and deep love for his family. He was a McCaskey graduate and known for his great athletic skills in basketball and football. As an adult, he continued playing with friends and family in his free time. Byrd found his way to Indiana while working for over 20 years for Amtrak as a journeyman mechanic on the trains.

Byrd will be sorely missed by his fiancé, children; Darren Washington, Keith Thompson, and Ashley Conyers, siblings; Kenneth "Kenny" Gordon, Evelyn Cameron and Yvette McClain, all of Lancaster and stepdaughter, Kishaundra Perry. He held a special place in his heart for his nephew, Jonathan Cameron as well as a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his parents and siblings, Yvonne Gordon and Kirk Gordon.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 10AM-12PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. A funeral service will be held at 12PM. Due to the COVID virus and restrictions, the 25 people restriction will be implemented.