Mr. Kenneth Wayne Johnson Sr.

November 20, 1939 - March 8, 2020

Journey of a Lifetime I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I kept the faith Journey of life Kenneth Wayne Johnson was born November 20, 1930 in Evansville, IN. He was proceeded in death by his parents; Norman and Arletta Johnson, his wife; Lorraine Richardson Johnson, two brothers; Norman Jr and Benjamin Johnson, two sisters; Stella Pace and Martha Mitchell. Journey of Everlasting Life…. God dispatched an angel from heaven to take home our beloved on March 8, 2020 at 5:59pm to take our loved one Home. Journey of Faith He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Journey of Labor Kenneth Sr. graduated from Lincoln High School Class of 1948, where he was a star football player (quarterback) known as “Bubba Lou Jack”. Kenneth moved to Gary, IN. beginning his career at U.S. Steel. He later relocated to Chicago, IL, and worked for Northwest Buick. He retired from Chicago Public Schools after28 years.  Married Betty Carter-Deceased, Lorraine Richardson- Deceased   Journey of Remembrance… Kenneth leaves to forever cherish his memories two daughters: Janet Johnson- Evansville, IN., Gina Johnson Farris (Vincent) Chicago, IL., two sons: Kenneth Wayne Johnson Jr. (Karen), Swansea. IL., Gregory Allen Johnson, Slidell, LA., a very special companion; Janet McAtee, Chicago, IL., three brothers; Orlando Johnson, East Chicago, IL. Russell Johnson (Niecy), Little Rock AR., Richard Johnson (Barbara), San Bernardino, CA.; three sisters: Wanda Hines, Evansville, IN., Juliette Clardy (Odell) , Newburgh, IN. and Emily Starks (Herbie), Evansville, IN. three grandchildren; Dianna, Leslie and Joshua, great-grandchildren; Anthony, Kierra, Aubrey, Makayla, Nikki and Nina, great-great-grandchildren; Adrian and Alex, a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.