A donor at the age of eleven, Andrew Clay Johnson's short life was filled with love for everyone he knew. He had a smile that could wrap around the world. Andrew was in a fatal ATV accident July 2008. The Johnson family has expressed that they have peace and comfort in knowing that a part of Andrew lives on in many. The family established a scholarship fund in Andrew's name to be awarded to his classmates in the Marshall County High School Class of 2015, providing them with hope and inspiration for their future: gifts wrapped with Andrew's love.

Andrew's Story

Andrew Clay Johnson was an awesome young man of just eleven years. His short life was filled with love for everyone he knew. With eyes that were crystal blue, he had a laugh that could make your belly hurt and a smile that could wrap around the world.

His love and energy expanded into the great outdoors as he and his Dad loved to go hunting and fishing. Sports were another highlight in his life as he was a gifted athlete in football, basketball and track. He loved spending time with family, grandparents and friends; most of the time he was the center of entertainment.

Andrew was involved in an ATV accident July 2008, and five days later pronounced brain dead. As he lay lifeless in the hospital bed, his mother Susan recalled, "It was as if whispers from our angel so profound and vivid: 'Save someone else, Mom...I CAN DO IT!' The words were never spoken but yet were so clear and strong to my ears."

The Johnson family has expressed that they have peace and comfort in knowing that a part of Andrew lives on in many. "We know that Andrew is honored because, though in our tragedy and having to let him go, the outcome has spread into such a positive new form of life. Andrew was our champion and only child, he was truly Heaven sent."

Andrew's legacy continues as his parents pledged "The Andrew Johnson Marshall County High School Class of 2015 Scholarship Fund" to his classmates. Throughout what would have been Andrew's graduation year, numerous fundraising events will take place in his honor. In the spring of 2015, those funds will be awarded to members of his graduating class, providing them with hope and inspiration for their future: gifts wrapped with Andrew's love.