February 14, 2022
Kenneth Lee Johnson age 67 of Smithville and formerly of North Carolina, passed away Saturday February 12, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born October 24, 1954 to his parents, the late Charles “Hookie” & Violet Johnson. He was a truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife: Letha Gilpin Johnson; Brother: Larry Johnson; Sister: Darnell Holloway. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in North Carolina. Survivors include 5 Children: Kendra (Scott) Glenn, Kenneth Lee Johnson, II both of Smithville, Sandra Johnson (Bradley) of Ronda, NC, Michael Gilpin of Smithville, Steven Gilpin of Cookeville; Grandchildren: Dalton & Dakota Moore, Reagan & Caleb Johnson, Allyssa Gilpin; Great-Grandchildren: Isabella Moore, Grayson Moore; Sisters: Ruby Mayberry of Stateville, NC, Wanda (Frank) Griffin of Wilkesboro, NC; Brother: Theon Johnson of Wilkesboro, NC. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.