George Johnson

George Johnson was born on January 16, 1935, to the late William and Ida Bell Johnson. He was the 7th of 9 Children and was baptized at Burnett Avenue Baptist Church at an early age, under the leadership of Rev. J.A. Baker. He attended Jefferson County Public Schools, where he was first introduced to a skill that he would be a big part of his life in more ways than one.
George was self-employed, he started his own auto mechanic/body shop business in the 1950s. He was well known throughout the community as the best auto mechanic in Louisville and he blessed many with his skills. He was a caring man that gave of himself to any who were in need. Need your car fixed, no problem, don't have all the money, No Problem, "what can you pay?" George was a man of God and he carried that with him every day of his life, you could see it in the way that he carried himself and the way he interacted with family, friends, and even strangers.
George had a smile that would brighten up any room, make you feel at ease, and just warm your heart. He had the ability to make you feel like you were the only one in the room and that you were special. He was passionately known for wearing his cowboy hat and leather pointed toe cowboy boots, and they were not just for show, George loved and owned a Tennessee walking horse named Ginger. That's right a Black Cowboy! Not only did he love horses, but he also loved gadgets and owned every tool you could imagine and if he didn't have it, he had the vision to create it himself. That magic was created in his auto mechanic shop, where he was never alone. His family loved to visit him there, he would teach them, welding, car maintenance, and auto body repairs. Other than family, one of the most important things to George was his word, he meant what he said and did not mince words. If he told you he was going to do something, then it got done. He kept a positive attitude and never had a negative word for or about anyone. George's legacy, which he has sown in his 86 years of life, includes teacher of life, servant of God and the people, ready and willing to carry out God's commands. He shared so much of himself with others, if you needed him, your needs became his priority. His Daughter posted a picture, and it was captioned "My Superman". Not only was he her Superman, but he was a Superman to anyone that needed him. That is the legacy that he leaves, a family that will miss him dearly but will have so many memories of his kindness and love for friends and family.
George departed this life on February 18, 2021, and was preceded in death by his parents William and Ida Bell Johnson, 3 Sisters: Alma Williams, Willie Mae Slemmons, and Catherine Sears. 4 Brothers: Pernail, Charles, Earl Lee, and Richard Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his only daughter, Janet Rollins, his last surviving brother, William (Bill Jr.) Johnson, two grandsons Willie Rollins and Anthony Huskey, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A service to celebrate George's life will take place at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Burnett Avenue Baptist Church. The family will accept guests for visitation at the church prior to the service from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.