Born Feb. 24, 1947 in Bloomington, he was the son of Robert L. and Martha (Coons) Johnson.
He was a millwright working for several companies. He was a member of the Solsberry Masonic Lodge No. 411, Bloomfield American Legion Post No. 196, and Local Union No.1080. He attended the Kentucky Ridge Church.
Surviving relatives include: his wife, Cathy Johnson of Solsberry; three sons Donnie and wife Crystal Johnson, Jim Johnson, and Joe Johnson and Fiancee Nikki Philips -- all of Solsberry; five grandchildren, Christopher Johnson, Alisha Johnson, Brooklyn Johnson, Brayden Johnson, and Breanna Johnson -- all of Solsberry; one sister, Connie Harper of Solsberry; his mother, Martha Johnson of Solsberry; one aunt and uncle Don and Joan Bryant of Solsberry.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield. A Masonic Service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Thursday.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Raymond New officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Chapel Cemetery.
Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.coma