John G. Johnson, Sr.

John G. “Rusty” Johnson, Sr., 78, of Crown City, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in the early morning hours at Arbors of Gallipolis. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Betty Lou (Tackett) Johnson; sons, John G. Johnson, Jr., Grady (Vera) Johnson, and Shad (Miranda) Johnson, all of Crown City; grandchildren, Alisa (Kris) Tetrault and John G. (Hannah) Johnson III, all of Florida, Rachel (Devin) Kirby of Patriot, and Olivia and Natalie Johnson and Jasmyne and Dominick Johnson, all of Crown City; and three great grandchildren, Corynn and Lincoln Tetrault and Faith Elizabeth Kirby. Rusty is also survived by a brother, Bill (Gelida) Johnson, Sr. and sister, Peggy (Bill) Mullen. Rusty was a United States Army veteran and a member of Kings Chapel Church. He retired from Gallipolis City Schools. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Garland Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in Kings Chapel Cemetery. Military honors will be given at the cemetery by the Gallia County Funeral Detail. Visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service on Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.