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He was an avid UK Wildcats fan and loved fishing. He started his own auto parts store in 1969 and worked in the business alongside his son until his retirement. He served as a past president of the Jaycees and was a member of Rineyville Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tamra Peterson; his parents, Ray and Katherine Johnson; his five brothers Vanley, Ralph, Garland, Ray and Jesse Johnson; and his three sisters, Loretta Taylor, Mary Lee Goodwin and Edith Henderson.
Survivors include is wife of 64 years, Helen Johnson; his son, Troy Johnson; his four grandchildren, Christine (Chris) Hamm, Casey Johnson (Ryan Smith), Joshua Johnson and Lauren Johnson; a great-grandson, Ethan Hamm; his sister, Vonda (Cordell) Tabb; and his brother, Ken (Kimberly) Johnson.
The funeral is at noon Monday, July 14, at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with Pastor Jerry Shacklett officiating. Burial follows in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service Monday at the funeral home.
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Betty Lou Shipp Williams
July 14, 2025
Helen, We are saddened to hear of the passing of Alan. Your dedication and devotion to each other through the years was impressive. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Hugs and Prayers to you all!
Don and Betty Lou Williams
Helen O'Brien Gressel
July 14, 2025
Helen so sorry to Alan passed away.... Prayers for your family
JESS & LEEANN WALTERS
July 11, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mike Hasty
July 10, 2025
Troy, sorry to hear about your dad. You and him were always a pleasure to work with when I would call you all looking for some parts when I worked at Sears Auto Center.
Judy Love
July 10, 2025
So sorry Helen to hear about Alan. May God bless you and Troy.
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