Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson obituary

Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 26, 2025.

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Gary Johnson, 57, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, September 22, 2025 at TJ Health/ Columbia Emergency Room

He was born November 28, 1967, in Columbia, Tennessee to the late Shirley Sue Johnson. Gary was a diesel mechanic and carpenter

Survivors include:

His companion – Sherry Dodd of Columbia

One aunt – Elouise Clark of Greenville, Mississippi

His fur babies – Debra Cloud and Bonnie Jean

The family has chosen Cremation and a service will be held at a later date

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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