Joel Johnson Sr.

Joel Johnson Sr.
Holt

Passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 77. Born April 20, 1940 to Jonathan and Margaret Johnson in Floyd County, Kentucky. Joel was a Tool Die Maker working for Jet Die and retiring from Barnes Group. He opened several restaurants in the communities of Eaton Rapids, Leslie, Munith, Potterville, Charlotte and Homer of which many of these restaurants were called "Hobo Joes." Joel also worked concessions for local fairs and festivals. He was an ordained minister who married and baptized many people. When he was younger he enjoyed hunting and fishing and more recently he enjoyed woodworking. Joel also liked camping and traveling. His favorite place to visit was Renfro Valley, Kentucky. Most of all Joel loved his family and his dogs. Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Daniel Johnson, sister, Faye Boggs; brothers, Leon Johnson, Darryl Curtis Johnson and Ronald Johnson.
Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Dorothy Johnson; daughters, Debra (Craig) Morgan, Michelle Lamoureux, Rachael Johnson; sons, Joel (Evelyn) Johnson Jr., Jonathan Johnson, Michael (Wanetta) Lamoureux, David Johnson; daughter-in-law, Rachel Johnson; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, ClaraNell (Glenn) Miller, James Johnson, Johnny (Diane) Johnson as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service for visitation. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice in Joel's name. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com