SAMSON JOHNSON JR.
Samson Johnson Jr. lost his battle with Alzheimer’s at his home, August 27, 2021. He was born June 29, 1933, to Samson and Myrtle Johnson in Jackson County, Kentucky.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, from July 2, 1953 to Jul 23, 1955.
On July 6, 1956, he married Evelyn Grace Molen, and they shared life for 65 years.
He worked at a couple of factories, Stant and HH Robertsons for 36 years and then he worked as a mechanic at Plaza Lanes for 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Grace Johnson; two children, a daughter, Gaye Ann (David) Elison and a son, Randall Lee Johnson; six granddaughters, Ashley Gaines, Kelly (Michael) Cain, Molly (Joshua) Belk, Gracie Elison, Erica Hudson and Tamara Johnson; six great grandchildren, Grayson, Jalyn, Clementine, Trudy, Brookelyn and Bailey; one surviving brother, Carter (Pat) Johnson and a special nephew, Frank Davidson.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Miller and two sisters, Ruth Githens and Ruby Carter.
He enjoyed wood-working, reading, western movies and most of all he loved being at Home.
Visitation for Samson will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Urban Winkler funeral home, Connersville. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery with Military honors provided by the Fayette County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association .
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