Mr. Gary Gene Johnson, 75, of Murray, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Gary was born on November 19, 1950 in Murray, KY to the late Hugh and Hazel (Record) Johnson.

He was a devoted family man who found great joy in helping others and making a difference in the lives of those around him. He was a dedicated and hardworking man who could always be counted on when someone needed a helping hand.

Early in his working life, Gary worked at Tappan in Murray. He later dedicated more than twenty years of his life to WATCH, Inc. in Murray, where his commitment to his work and the people he served reflected the kind of man he was.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Connie Sue Johnson.

Those he lovingly leaves behind include his daughters, Mischelle Sturm (William) of Kansas, Candice Johnson Turley of Murray; two sons, Yancy Burkeen (Tara) of Murray, Dusty Burkeen of Murray; a brother, Michael Johnson of Thailand; two sisters, Karen Coleman (Mike) of Murray, Lynne Fortner (Don) of Murray; grandchildren, Brittany Roley (Chris), Morgan Baucum (James), Blake Sturm (Kaitlyn), Preston Turley (fiancé, Jada), Emma Turley and great grandchildren, Carson Hall, Estelle Prater, Aelyious Prater, Emrys Roley, Everly Rue Baucum, Jace Sturm, Baylor Turley, Kamden Turley.

Mr. Johnson will have a private interment at Murray Memorial Gardens.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.