Bro. Calvin Theodore “Ted” Johnson, 58, of Tompkinsville, KY passed from this life to his eternal home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the Monroe County Medical Center after a long illness, with Lea Ann, his wife of 22 years by his side. He was born on September 15, 1965 in Louisville, KY, the first-born child of William Robert and Jean Grider Johnson.
Growing up in Russell County, Ted loved to go fishing. He was a member of The Springs Church in Russell Springs when he heard his call to preach. At the time of his passing, he had ministered for over 28 years, currently serving at the Tompkinsville First United Methodist Church and at Gamaliel United Methodist Church.
Ted had previously worked for H & R Block and as a wastewater tech for the city of Jamestown.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Lea Ann Young Johnson
His parents: William “Billy” and Jean Johnson of Russell Springs
2 brothers: Charles (Tammy) Johnson of Russell Springs and Joe (Tonya) Johnson of Columbia
1 sister: Vivian (Mark) McGaha of Russell Springs
5 nephews: Sam Johnson, Alex Young, Charlie Suding, Hayden Young and Ian Young
4 nieces: Jennifer Renee (Mark) Wurst, Whitney (Alex) Burkett, Kendall (Jordan) Bagley and Molly Suding
Great-nieces & great-nephews: Kash Burkett, Charleigh Burkett, Haleigh Burkett, Pierce Bagley and Andrew Barnett
His churches’ parishioners, who felt as they were the children Ted and Lea Ann never had
Funeral Service: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Rev. Janet Carden and Bro. Dennis Price officiating
Interment: Kearns Cemetery
Visitation: Friday, August 9, 2024 from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Saturday after 9:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kentucky Methodist Children’s Home or to Thailand NOW!
Pallbearers: Alex Burkett, Charles Johnson, Joe Johnson, Alex Young, Charlie Suding and Jordan Bagley
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com
