Mr. Mike Johnson, age 69 of Lebanon and formerly of Smithville  passed away early Wednesday morning, October 14, 2020 at his home in Lebanon.

Mike was born on March 9, 1951 in Smithville  to his parents, the late Virgil & Frances Ferrell Johnson Lockhart. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Gary “Gus” Johnson. Mike was a 59 year member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church and served as a deacon for over 38 years. He was a Sunday School Teacher & also served on the church building committee. Mike was a Past Master of the DeKalb Masonic Lodge #358, a member of the Scottish Rite & Al Menah Shriners. Mike furthered served his community for 20 years as a DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Fighter with the Midway Fire Station, Engine 63 and had retired at the rank of Fire Chief. He was a former member of the DeKalb County Rescue Squad & the DeKalb County Board of Education. He was also retired from Kingston Timers.

Survivors include his wife, Jeana Curtis Johnson of Lebanon; two sons, Nathan (Danna) Johnson of Lebanon and Ben (Kim) Johnson of Hartsville; two grandsons, Michael Johnson and Alex Johnson both of Lebanon; and brother, Larry Johnson of Louisville, KY.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church. Bro. Bill Robertson officiated with burial following at Mt. Holly Cemetery with Fireman’s Honors provided by the DeKalb County Fire Dept.

Pallbearers were Ethan Duke, Josh Hale, Mark Smith, Todd Pack, Johnny Pack, Aaron Young, Richard Bullard & Michael Van Horn. Honorary Pallbearers: Charlie Parker, Donny Green, Sheryl Cripps, Regena Turner, Marie Johnson, Danny Hale, Ronnie Trammel, Danny Adamson, Don Adamson, Nelson Duke, Brent Russell, Tavis Martin, Ronny Young, Michael Shaw, Derek Adamson.  

Donations can be made to the Permboil Foundation of Lebanon, TN or the Shriners Children’s Hospital of Lexington, KY in memory of Mike.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, were in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Oct. 21, 2020