John W. Journey

John W. Journey obituary, Louisville, KY

John W. Journey

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John Journey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home - Bardstown on Feb. 26, 2026.
John W. Journey, 65, of La Grange, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

John was born in Louisville to the late John and Margaret Journey. He worked for Kintec Wood Truss for 33 years as a salesman and specialized in truss design and engineering and retired from FedEx after 15 years. He also enjoyed his time working at Thomas Car Wash. John was a member of Springdale Community Church.

Carrying on John's legacy are his loving wife, Kathy Journey; sons, Ben Journey, Christopher Journey and his wife, Jaclyn, and Aaron Journey; grandsons, Kit and Sebastian Journey; and twin brother, Jeff Journey and his wife, Sharon.

Visitation for John will be from 3-7PM on Thursday, March 5 at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11:30AM on Friday, March 6 at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

5

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home

3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218

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Mar

6

Service

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Ratterman & Sons Chapel

3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.