Mr. Gerald Kay Johnson, age 78, of The Rock, died Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was born on December 13, 1943, in Portsmouth VA, to the late John Johnson Jr. and the late Viola Smith Johnson. He worked as an aircraft mechanic at the Thomaston Airport, and he was a member of the United Church of God of Macon.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Sherald Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Simmons Johnson of The Rock; daughter, Melissa (Robert) Holcomb of Chesapeake VA; sons, Shawn Johnson of VA, David Davis of NC, and Casey (Amee) Johnson of Salisbury, NC; stepson, John (Lisa) Stallone of Dandridge, TN; 6 grandchildren and nephew, Johnny (Maria) Johnson of Griffin, GA.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. from The Rock United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at The Rock United Methodist Church.