Gregory Lynn Johnson

Derby/Rose Hill - Johnson, Gregory Lynn

63, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, May 3rd, 2022. He was born March 17th, 1959 to Albert Elden and Dortha Marie (Koehler) Johnson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was one in a family of seven. Greg had an infectious laugh and warm glow in his eyes, a comforting presence, was an avid lover of ice cream, estate sales and auctions, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling to Colorado and Missouri every year to explore the back roads and high-mountain trails. In spare time he could also be found hitting the craps table and playing blackjack. Fourth of July was his favorite holiday, and he hosted the family cookout and fireworks nearly every year. He always had a wise or witty comment, was just a phone call away for advice on any topic, and could talk a deal out of just about anybody. And if he couldn’t, his advice? Walk away, they’ll likely come back to you.

Greg will be very sorely missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

He was preceded in death by Robin Denise (Reeve) Johnson (Wife); Albert Elden & Dortha Marie Johnson (parents); Richard Vernon & Shirley Louise Reeve (Father- & Mother-in-Law); Steven Eugene Johnson (Brother); James Mathew Reeve (Nephew).

Gregory is survived by his Wife, Diana Johnson; children, Jay Inghram (Jennifer), Amanda McCluer (fiance Loren Luke), Shelby Simmons (Tanner); grandchildren, Tyler Inghram, Jaydyn Mullin, Kyle Luke, Dakota Davis, Jacobie Luke, Tyler Luke, Landon Davis, Landyn McCluer, Natalie Simmons, one Baby Simmons on the way; and one great-grandson Luke on the way; siblings, Phil (Vickie), Dennis (Mary), Karen Jackson, Janet Clark (Roger), Deanne Besen (Jack); brothers-in-law, David Bartmess (Pennie), James "Jim" Michael Reeve (Peggy); and nearly innumerable nieces and nephews.

Open Visitation: Monday, May 9th, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Family Mortuary - Derby, 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037 within the chapel. A Rosary will be held 10:00 am , Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby, Kansas 67037, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, South of Derby on 95th St.