Obituary of Cecil Johnson

Cecil Johnson, 89, husband of Bernice Johnson, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. A native of Frankfort, he was born on July 8, 1933 to the late Harlan and Mattie Hellard Johnson. He was the owner and operator of Johnson’s Body Shop; he started at the Kemper Body Shop before opening his own. He was a Veteran of the US Army; lifetime member of the American Legion Post 7; and a member of the Capital City Auto Club. Cecil loved going camping.

In addition to his wife of 69 years, he is survived by his children, Donna (Buddy) Howard, Rickey (Susan) Johnson, and Glenn (DeDe) Johnson, all of Frankfort; his brother, Leonard “Doby” Johnson, Frankfort; his grandchildren, Dawn Welch, Melinda Watts, Jessica Stevens, Andrea Turner, and Erica Toles; as well as several great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd with Rev. Mike Colston officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9:00am until the time of service on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion.