George Johnson, Jr.,85, of Danville passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Sterns, Kentucky on March 20, 1940, he was the son of the late George and Elba Keith Johnson.

George was a member of Junction City First Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He retired after 39 years from Butternut Bread. George loved to play golf, fish, and watch the UK Wildcats. Most of all, George loved his family dearly.

George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hazel "Ann" Johnson of Danville; daughters, Michelle (Vance) Curtsinger and Rita Harmon, both of Danville; granddaughter, Cortney Curtsinger of Stanford; and brothers: Darrell Johnson of Danville, Donnie (Sherry) Johnson of TX, and Ralph (Sharon) Johnson of SC.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Camille Harmon; son-in-law, Carl Harmon; brother, Coy Johnson; sisters: Pauline Lair, Virginia Wright, Wilma Anderson, Lucille Hicks, and Henrietta Pack; and his beloved dog, Max.

Visitation is 5:00pm-8:00 PM Thursday, July 24, 2025, at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, July 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM with Bro. Johnny Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Donnie Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Don Pack, Stevie Pack, Rodney Johnson, Mark Johnson, and Bryan Gatliff. Honorary pallbearers are Junction City First Baptist Church Adult Men's Sunday School Class and Darrell Johnson.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Junction City First Baptist Church Building Fund.

Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.