Virgil Johnson

Virgil Ray Johnson, 74, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away, Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Virgil was born January 2, 1943 in Euclid, Kentucky a son of the late Jim and Alma Moore Johnson.

Throughout his life he was owner and operator of the former Johnson’s Grocery and Variety Store, Johnson’s Country Kitchen and V J’s Auction Co.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Traylor Johnson

1 son

Virgil Ray Johnson Jr. of Greenup, Kentucky

1 daughter

Candetta Lynn (Kurt) Harvey of Pinckney, Michigan

2 brothers

Edward Dale (Linda) Johnson of Greenup, Kentucky

Julian Perry Johnson of Howell, Michigan

3 grandchildren

Alexis Salisbury, Olivia Harvey, Gavin Harvey

A private graveside service will be held Thursday at the Warnock Cemetery in Warnock Kentucky by Bro. Danny Brown.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue

Ashland, KY 41101

Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com