Corey “Bubba” Tyler Shannon-Johnson — beloved son, brother, uncle, buddy and friend — passed away on October 28, 2025, at 33 years old.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carol and Charlie Johnson; his uncles, Emery Johnson and Skip Lawrence; aunt Laurie Howsman; niece Penelope Staley; cousins, Justin, Cameron, and Savannah Johnson.

Corey is survived by his mother, Kimberley O’Neal Johnson and her partner Corey’s best buddy Dan Yocom; his sisters Caitlyn Bell-Johnson ( Nick), Courtney O’Neal, and Casey Day ( Maliq); Brother Tony Shannon; nieces and nephews Austin and Hayden Ham, Avery Cortz, Zaylee Day and Emmett Staley. His aunts Lisa Lawrence, Jennifer Johnson, Sandy McKay, and Charlene Rosenstiel; uncle Darrin Johnson ( Emily), Cousins; Josh, Amanda, Chelsea, Anthony, Adam, Crystal, Nicholas, Elijah, Cheyenne, Kenny, Lena, Russ Jr, Tabitha, Lena May, and Syrina. Corey is also survived by numerous extended family members.

Corey was born March 19, 1992 and grew up in McKinleyville. Corey enjoyed playing baseball and basketball growing up, as he got older Corey enjoyed surfing, spending a lot of time at the local beaches. He loved being outdoors whether it was at the beach surfing the waves or in the trees being one with nature. Corey was a great artist. He loved drawing and writing poetry. He loved being around his family, and annoying his sisters was his job.

Corey could make anyone happy and always showed his beautiful smile. Corey never met a stranger everyone was his friend. His friendly nature impacted many.

At 15 years old Corey wanted to make some money. He went door to door in his neighborhood asking for work. He ended up at The Jonsteen Company, and from there his love and passion for trees and nature began. From that day on Corey could be found working at the Jonsteen Company — they became Corey’s second family, and we are forever grateful to the Company and crew for loving Corey and guiding him all those years.

We will be having a Celebration of Life for Corey on January 17, 2026 at Azalea Hall in McKinleyville from 1 to 4 p.m. Corey had a love for sneakers and long, bright, colorful socks. Please feel free to wear bright colors to honor Corey.

Please come join us as we celebrate our Bubba and your friend Corey.

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