Vermont Johnson Obituary in Danville at Smith-Jackson Funeral Home

Obituary For Vermont Johnson

Visitation and Memorial Service

Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023

Place: Smith-Jackson Funeral Home

446 Bate Street - Danville, KY

Time: 1:00 pm

Burial: 2:00 pm @ Hilldale Cemetery, Duncan Hill Road - Danville, KY

Vermont “VT” Johnson, age 82 died on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Ky.

He was born February 2, 1941 in Danville, KY to Vermont Johnson Sr. and Ida Mae Howard Johnson.

Preceded him in death, his parents, Vermont Johnson, Sr. and Ida Mae Johnson, three brothers, James Howard Johnson, Charles Richard Johnson and Aaron Johnson.

Vermont received his education at Bate High School. He accepted Christ at and young age and was baptized at First Baptist Church, in Danville, KY. Vermont was formally employed at American Greetings, Ephraim McDowell Hospital and Centre College to name a few.

He was an avid fan of the Louisville Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens. Vermont loved to paint, gardening and lawncare.

He is survived by four children, Paula Wise, Louisville, KY, Andrea Johnson, Kimberly Jordan and Ivan Johnson, all of Indianapolis, IN; 2 grandchildren, Christopher Jordan and Jessica Jordan; 2 great grandchildren; one sister, Brenda (Rev. Bishop) Carter, Lexington, KY; three brothers, Wilbur (Hazel) Johnson, Louisville, KY, Jerome Johnson and Gregory Johnson, Danville, KY; special cousin, James Munford, Danville, KY; two sisters-in-law, Pattie Sue Johnson and Ella Johnson; two special friends, Jimmy Singleton and Ivory Yocum; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Good morning daddy! Wishing you a HAPPY 84TH BIRTHDAY 🎂 Miss you R.I.P

Andi Johnson

It's been a year ago today that you were called home to God. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. R.I.P daddy, love Andi

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DADDY, missing you! Love Andi

Missing you everyday. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Especially today, your 83rd birthday! Love you, your daughter -Andi. Rest in peace, Daddy.

Oh how I miss you so much! Thinking of you day and night. Remembering the good and bad times. The football season has begun and I do not have you to predict who will win or loose! I keep wanting to dial your number just to check on you. Can't believe you're gone. But you are in a better place. You have ran your race. Rest in peace daddy 🙏 Love you ❤️

Andi,Ivan,and Kim. May God grace you with Peace and Comfort during your time of grief. May you carry the love of your father in your hearts and memory always. Cousin Marva

To The Johnson Family, praying to God for your comfort and peace. Wilma Lay Linton

Our heartfelt prayers are with the Johnson family.
The family of Jo Cecil Durham Sharon (Durham) Daugherty

Our thoughts & prayers are with you Ms. Andrea Johnson & family.
From your IU Health Cafeteria work family. 💞

Family we are so sorry for your loss. Vermont was a very nice man. Love hugs and prayers to all his family and friends. God bless you all. Jackie and Kathleen M. Lewis

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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