Gary D. Johnson, 75, of St. Paul, passed away Thursday December 28, 2023 at his residence.
Born July 23, 1948 in Shelbyville, he was the son of William H. Johnson and Phyllis Jean (Hefner) Johnson. He married Jean (Burnett) Johnson on July 22, 1978, and she survives.
Other survivors include his mother of Greenfield; 3 children- Delany Johnson of Lebanon, Jesse Johnson of St. Paul, Melissa Johnson (boyfriend Dustin Branscum) of St. Paul; brother Bobby Johnson (wife Linda) of Greenfield, sister Pam Newman of Greenfield, brothers- Terry Johnson of Indianapolis, Doug Johnson (wife Maggie) of Indianapolis, Todd Johnson (wife Debbie) of Midway, Georgia; 4 grandchildren- Eli, Levi, Jesse Jr., & Samuel Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother Kenneth Johnson.
Mr. Johnson had lived in this area since 2000, after moving from Wisconsin. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He graduated from New Palestine High School in 1966, and was a member of Shelbyville Eagles and Moose Lodges, and a member of Greensburg American Legion. He was a US Navy veteran.
Gary loved to play pool, and won many awards and tournaments. He collected antiques and collectibles, was a hard worker, and was always on the go. He had a lot of friends and enjoyed each and every one of them.
A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Bruner Event Center, St. Paul, with Adrian Scripture officiating. Friends may call from 1:00 pm until the time of the service, on Sunday afternoon, at the event center.
Memorial contributions can be made to OUR Hospice of South Central Indiana, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorge andson.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Glenn E. George and Son Funeral Home - Shelbyville.
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Donna
February 7, 2024
Taking turns driving the van with brother Todd going to the church to clean. I'm Donna Dee Johnson step sister black sheep of the family. Gary was one of my favorite brothers. I've missed all of my siblings. Rest in peace brother/uncle
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