Kevin Johnson January 29, 1971 – July 17, 2022

Kevin Johnson

January 29, 1971 – July 17, 2022

Kevin Johnson, age 51, of Gatesville, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Eastwood Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Johnson officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Kevin Jerome Johnson was born on Jan. 29, 1971, in Waco. He grew up in McGregor and Gatesville, graduating from Gatesville High School in 1990. He was a stand-out basketball player for Gatesville High School and continued to excel at McLennan Community College and Paul Quinn College. He received his HVAC certification from A.T.I. Institute. Kevin was known for his excellent work ethic. He was employed by Double S Plumbing and maintained many friendships with his coworkers after he left his employment. He was currently employed with the City of Gatesville, in the Water Department, in a position in which he was proud to serve. He was an active member of Harvesting Souls International Church in Gatesville.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Shelli Blanchard Johnson; parents, Mike and Martha Johnson; children, Lizzie’Ann Tran and husband, Jessy; Kamryn Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Jr. Jaiden Johnson, Aythen Olden; sister, Dr. Torie Johnson; his one and only treasured grandson, Kamdyn Johnson; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and fishing buddies.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to be made to Harvesting Souls International Church, Children’s Department, P.O. Box 1175, Gatesville, TX 76528.