John Welsey Johnson Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 20, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky

John Welsey Johnson Sr.

May 20, 1932 - November 20, 2025 (93 years old)

Lexington, Kentucky

John Welsey Johnson Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 20, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky

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Smith and Smith Funeral Home

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John Welsey Johnson Sr.

May 20, 1932 - November 20, 2025 (93 years old)

Lexington, Kentucky

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John Welsey Johnson Sr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Welsey Johnson Sr. (Lexington, Kentucky), born in Paris, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Welsey left this world on November 20, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Welsey Johnson Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Johnny Johnson and Louella Winn; his former wife Anna B. Johnson; and his brother Homer Johnson Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Jane P. Donaldson; his children, Cynthia Mefford (Darrell), Kenneth Johnson Sr., Linda Vandyke (John) and John Johnson Jr. (Tracy); his stepchildren, Maurice Donaldson, Teresa Donaldson, Michael Donaldson, Letha Donaldson and Dean Donaldson; his grandchildren, Allison Ross, Julianna Mefford, Kenneth Johnson Jr. (Serriea), Jasmine Ellis (Chris), Chad Christopher, Sydney Johnson, Jaxson Johnson and Olivia Johnson; and his stepgranddaughter Shamika Richardson (Quanto). He is also survived by step- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith and Smith Funeral Home



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Nov 29

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Main Street Baptist Church
608 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40508

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Nov 29

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Main Street Baptist Church
608 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40508

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