Beauther “Boots” Johnson, 83, of Owensboro, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at his home. He was born in Magan to the late Ivan and Gwendolyn Johnson.
He was retired from Commonwealth Aluminum, was a member of Seven Hills Baptist Church and attended Christ Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He also was preceded in death by his wife, Verlene B. Johnson; and a son-in-law, Stephen Young.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy Joe (Lisa) Bratcher, of Morgantown, and Steven B. (Kaye) Johnson, of Owensboro; two daughters, Hilda Young, of Fordsville, and Janice (Chuck) Martin, of Philpot; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at Geary Funeral Home, Fordsville with burial in Zion Harmony General Baptist Church Cemetery in Butler County. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday and after 12 noon Sunday at the funeral home.
