Orville Louis Johnson Obituary (1921 - 2016)

Orville Louis Johnson, 94, of Stanford, KY passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. Born May 17, 1921 in South Fork, KY to the late Walton and Rosie Dishon Johnson, and he was the widower of the late Lily Mae Privett. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII, and worked as a farmer for most of his life. He enjoyed U.K. Basketball, coon hunting, ginseng hunting, and fishing, and was a member of South Fork Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and past song leader. Survivors include his wife; Edith Bastin Johnson of New Salem, KY, three daughters; Judy Mullins Loveless of Waynesburg, KY, Kathy Johnson Napier (Gary) of Stanford, KY, and Connie Johnson Taylor of South Fork, KY, one step-son; Michael Bastin (Nicki) of Stanford, KY, three step-daughters; Nellie Reed (Dale) of Hustonville, KY, Pennie Robbins (Carl) of Stanford, KY, and Veda Poynter (Don) of Hustonville, KY, two brothers; Ernest Johnson of Cincinnati, OH, and Sherley Johnson (Janice) of Lexington, KY, one sister; Matrie Coffman of Hustonville, KY, seven grandchildren; Marty Mullins (Tina), Tammy Bustle (Michael), Ricky Mullins (Kelly), Kenny Mullins, Robbie Napier, Jason Napier, and Jody Taylor (Tonya), fourteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers; Lester Johnson, Elmer Lloyd "Keno" Johnson, and Harold Dean Johnson, and two sisters; Stella Mae Beatty and Vera Johnson. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 5-9pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be 2pm Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the funeral home with Reverends Mike Mullins and Kody Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY. Casket bearers will be: Marty Mullins, Ricky Mullins, Kenny Mullins, Nathan Bustle, Robbie Napier, and Jody Taylor. Honorary bearers will be Jason Napier and his great-grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday March 30 2016 5-9pm SFH Chapel Services: Thursday March 31 2016 2pm SFH Chapel Interment: Buffalo Springs Cemetery Stanford Kentucky