Gary Ray Johnson

Gary Ray Johnson, 63, a resident of Lynnville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at his residence.

Gary was born on June 13, 1961, in Hamilton, Chattanooga, to the late Elmer Rhea Johnson and the late Janice Ramona Vanover Johnson. For many years Gary has been a long time valued employee of Lightning lube, now Valvoline on Nashville Highway. He cherished the friendships he created for a lifetime whether it was customers or coworkers. Gary was a talented musician with a deep love and passion for music and cars. He loved animals, playing the guitar and rocking out to some old school rock and roll.

Gary recently married his high school sweetheart, Karen, on December 23, 2024. He was a sweet, loving husband who accepted his step-children and step grandchildren like his very own. Gary most of all was a family man that had a deep passion for always being there to help in any way that he could and also for friends that he considered family as well.

Gary was a kind hearted, loving and gentle man; he will be sorely missed by many. We know that Gary has crossed the rainbow bridge to be with his beloved animals, family and his beloving Jesus.

Online condolences may be made at www.oakesandnichols.com

Survivors include his wife Karen Riggins Johnson of Lynnville; two step-daughters, Cristie Reynolds of Lawrenceburg and Sheena (Colby) Baer of Spring Hill; brother Jeff (Gail) Johnson of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Briona Isbell, Cheyenne Isbell, Traven Anderson, and Jack Baer; nephew Joshua Johnson; and three very special friends, Randy Higgs, Joe Shyes and Calvin.