Dex Johnson, executive vice president and owner of Mississippi Music up until the recent sale of the store to Music & Arts, passed away on October 3.Johnson grew up in the music retail business his parents founded, and worked in every department of the company, managing several locations of Mississippi Music over his career.
As a couple Dex and his wife, and NASMD past president. Rosi were strong supporters of a number of music industry programs and organizations. They were inseparable in all things, at work and at home, raising their daughter Ashley and doting on their granddaughter. Dex, an avid golfer, was famous for participating in hilarious skits at NASMD conventions that brought the house down, and he and Rosi were always the life of any and every party.
The family is planning a celebration of life service in the coming weeks.
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