Ova L Johnson

February 14, 1930 - January 2, 2016

Waco, KY- Ova Lee Johnson, age 85, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, KY. Ova was born February 14, 1930 in Jackson, KY, a son to the late Miles and Josephine Johnson. He retired from General Motors. Ova attended the Ravenna Church of God, and was a member of the U.A.W., he also enjoyed farming, gardening, and liked to travel. Ova was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife; Aleen Johnson of Waco, KY, 2 daughters; Sandra (William) Sherman of West Bloomfield, MI and Brenda (Mark) Stager of Lexington, KY, 1 sister; Eliza Long of Newport, KY, 6 grandchildren; Michael, Nathaniel, Joshua, Chelsea and Rachael Stager and Samantha Mooney, 5 great-grandchildren; Colton Mooney, Hudson Stager, Merida Stager, Lucas Miles Stager, and Miley White, along with many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Miles and Josephine Johnson, wife; Irene Johnson and 1 daughter; Kathy Rawlins. Visitation will be held Monday, January 4, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Garett Thomas officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Brandenburg Family Cemetery located in Beattyville, KY. To leave the family a special message please visit, www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com.