Steven Johnson, affectionately known as "Steve-O" to everyone that knew and loved him, was born to Lonell and Ellawee Johnson on February 24, 1971, in Skene, Mississippi. Steven attended McEvans School and Shaw High School in Shaw, Mississippi. At an early age, Steven accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at Damascus M.B. Church in Skene, Mississippi under the leadership of Rev. Oddis Keaton. He later joined Old St. Phillip M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Kelvin Hall. He was employed with Aguzzi Farms and on October 11, 2013, while working, the Angel of the Lord stilled the activities of his hands.