Phillip Johnson Missing Person Case

Dec 21, 2022

Mar 24, 2023

Phillip

Johnson

45

42

68 inches

180 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the late fall of 2022, concern grew for a 42-year-old man from Amarillo, Texas, named Phillip Edward Johnson. Known affectionately to his friends and family as Cory, he was last seen in the city of Amarillo on November 28, 2022. Phillip was a Black / African American man, standing about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 180 pounds. He had brown eyes, graying hair, and a distinctive feature of gold teeth. Compounding the worry for his well-being, Phillip was considered to be endangered because he was diabetic and needed medication. Following his disappearance, the Amarillo Police Department opened an investigation into his case. A report was filed on December 1, 2022, and his case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts were not publicly detailed, leaving his loved ones and the community with many unanswered questions. His case was shared by local news outlets and on social media in the hopes that someone might come forward with information that could help locate him. The search for Phillip was a source of great distress for those who knew him. Regrettably, the search for Phillip Johnson came to a sorrowful end when he was located deceased. An obituary confirmed his passing, though the specific date and circumstances were not detailed. Born in Galveston, Texas, on September 15, 1980, Cory spent his earlier years in Wellington before moving to Amarillo. He was remembered for his intellect, wit, and zest for life. He was a father to nine children and a doting grandfather to four. Known for his passion for cooking, he often made Sunday dinners for his family and friends, and was always the life of the party. The case of Phillip "Cory" Johnson began as a missing person investigation filled with uncertainty and concluded with the heartbreaking discovery that his life had ended. He is deeply missed by his large and loving family.

Nov 28, 2022

Amarillo

Texas

Potter County

79101

No

122199

Amarillo Police Department

Amarillo

Texas

Potter County

79101

200 South East 3rd Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101, Texas

8063783038

Local

Law Enforcement

https://amarillo.gov/departments/public-safety-and-organizational-services/police

22-520559

2022-12-01

Amarillo Police Department

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

09/17/2026