Willie Johnson, age 71, of Jackson, KY passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.  He was born January 12, 1955, in Jackson, KY and was the son of the late Johnnie and Christine PatrickJohnson.  He was also preceded in death by wife: Janet Minix.  Brothers:  Jimmy Johnson, Larry Johnson and Johnny Johnson.

Willie was self-employed and owner of Johnson and Minix Construction.  He enjoyed the outdoors and family gatherings.  He especially loved his pets: Echo and Jessie.

He is survived by son: Bobby Neil Minix of Jackson, KY. Daughter: Michelle Renee Holbrook of Kempton, IN.    Brothers: Willis (Colleen) Johnson and Don (Vickey)Johnson.  Sisters:  Mary Ann (Harry) Ford; Faye Wickline; Brenda Summerall and Willa (David) Angelotti.  Grandchildren:  Curtis, William, Bobby James, Trevor, Josh, Corey Braxton, Maylee Isabellah, Kamden and Nixon.  Great grandchildren:  Phoenix, Jaidyn, Kaisyn, Myles and Jaxsyn, Emmaline, Windyn, Huxtyn, Hudson, Bextyn and Mcoy.  Special Niece: Doana (Bill) Caswell, Cousin: Paul “Popcorn” Patrick.  He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 11:00 am at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Estill Barnett officiating.   Burial in the Patrick Cemetery, Kings Branch, Jackson, KY.  Visitation will begin on Tuesday from 5:00-9:00 pm.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.