Russell Johnson, 86, of Hopkinsville, KY passed away at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.
A celebration of life will be at a later a date. Dogwood Funerals & Cremations is assisting with the arrangements.
A native of Christian County, KY he was born December 7, 1937 the son of the late J.B. Johnson and Mamie Aline Wagner Johnson. He was retired from Kentucky Machine in Cadiz, KY. He was a United States Army Veteran where he was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of Johnsons Chapel.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Kyle Le Johnson; his sister: Janis Russell; and a granddaughter: Shelby Spliethof.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years: Deborah Jean Tubbs Johnson; his children: Tommy Bullard, Kelli Bruce, Jason Dirk (Celida) Johnson, Angel Dawn Spliethof, Jeremiah (Christina) Johnson; his daughter-in-law: Tara Hancock Johnson; his brothers: Samuel Gene (Susie) Johnson; his sister: Judy Claudette Gulley; his brother-in-law: Bill Russell; grandchildren: Jessica Spaggiari, Dustin (Sarah) Bruce, Christopher Spliethof, Evan Dirk Johnson, Taylor Lynn (Tristan) Calhoun, Autumn Hope Johnson, Evan Logan (Brianna) Johnson, Josee Anina Johnson, Justin Eli Johnson, Breana Gabriel Johnson, Jayden Kyle Johnson, and Ava Rone Johnson; and his great grandchildren: Sawyer Le Calhoun, Wesley Drake Calhoun, Maddison, Frankie, Chase, Lynzie, Savannah, Daylin, and Deyjah.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Johnsons Chapel.