Sheldon "Cowboy," Johnson was born February 16,1954 to the late Charles & Dorthy Johnson. One of the four children. Two brother's late Albert Scott, Gregory Johnson and one sister the late Leslie Johnson. Sheldon was educated in the school district of Philadelphia, he received his high school diploma from west Philly high school.His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends he touched in so many ways throughout his life. Cowboy leaves to cherish his memories, his loving daughter,Leila Campbell(Henry), son Jamal Johnson (Keisha), his mother; Dorothy Johnson, brother;Gregory "Footy," Johnson, sister-in-law, Alma Scott, eight stepchildren, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren,great grandchildren,nieces,nephews,cousins, and many friends.