GREENVILLE, KY., Billy Gene Johnston, 85, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at his residence. He was born on in Muhlenberg County on March 21, 1937 the son of Lonnie Mendle Johnston and Ophelia Wells Hardison. He was a member of Greenville Church of Christ and was a UMWA coal miner and a farmer. He was a devoted and amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He called anyone he knew “Buddy”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 53 years Verna Faye Johnson Johnston, and 2 stepbrothers Ronnie Hardison and Curtis Hardison.
He is survived by 2 daughters Kim (Terry) Vincent of Greenville and Karen Rice of Beechmont, 5 grandchildren Ashley Hilburn, Brooke Nokes, Chase Hilburn, Kaitlin (Hunter) Ray, and Candace (Austin) Stewart, 4 great grandchildren Madison, Abbie, Paisley, and Parker, a stepbrother Rev. Bobby (Violet) Hardison of Sebree.
Visitation will be on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville and from 9:00 AM until time of funeral on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY with Rev. Bobby Hardison officiating. Burial will follow in Cherry Grove Cemetery in Greenville.