Leon Johnson

Leon Johnson

1925 - 2015

Leon Johnson, 90, departed this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in Glasgow, Kentucky.  The Edmonson County native was born on August 22, 1925 to the late Carlos Irving Johnson and Ruby Lancaster Johnson and was married to the late Josephine McCombs Johnson.

He was a World War II Navy veteran, former owner of the Crossroads Truck Stop and a mechanic at Inland Steel. He was a member of Victory Baptist.

He is survived by two sons, Jerry Johnson (Pat) of Greensboro, NC, and Gary Marr (Marlene) of Pig, KY; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; one daughter in law, Kay Marr of Rocky Hill; two son in laws, Dave Yates of Louisville, and Murrell Johnson of Cedar Springs.

He was also preceded in death by one son Junior Marr; four daughters, Cathy Johnson, Jawana Marr, Judy Johnson and Shirley Kay Yates.

Burial will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery with military honors.

VISITATION

5 PM - 8 PM,  Friday, November 20, 2015

10 AM - 8 PM,  Saturday, November 21, 2015

10 AM– 2 PM,  Sunday, November 22, 2015

Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

SERVICE

2 PM,  Sunday, November 22, 2015

Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Memorial Contributions can be made to American Lung Association

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.