He was born August 17, 1937, in Taylor County, to the late William Henry and Cleophas Goldsmith Johnson and was preceded in death by his wife; Geneva Flowers Johnson in 2007.
Survivors include:
Three daughters – Linda Bea Johnson of Illinois, Sherri Matthews (Oscar) and Britnee Posey all of Campbellsville
One brother – Don Johnson (Rose) of Florida
Three sisters – Harriett Jackson of Atlanta, GA, Adeline Johnson of Aurora, IL, Jackie Johnson of Campbellsville
Three grandchildren – Shaun Johnson (Tanisha), Sherita Johnson, Antaues Simmons (Liz)
Nine great-grandchildren, several other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery
Visitation on Friday from 5:00-8:00 P.M.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements