Jory “Joe” Johnson, 71, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September, 11. 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 9, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. Joe was the owner and operator of Legacy Kennels. He was a minister and ministered to people to who were in need. Joe was instrumental in the conception of the Paducah Lifeline Ministries, being established in our area. Joe headed up the intercessory prayer team and took care of the aftercare weekly Christ centered groups for two years. He also started groups for Paducah Lifeline Ministries in the jail and weekly bible studies in the jail as well as Men’s weekly Bible studies at the Keeton Corrections Center. Joe was always passionate about helping men get free from life controlling problems through prayer and the Word of God. He was active in the Hub Ministry in Cairo, Illinois where they feed people in four states. Joe was truly a prayer warrior and would pray with and for people regardless of the time of day or night. He was always a source of encouragement for anyone that was having trouble through scripture and prayer. Joe was also active with Ladies Living Free and helped them in whatever they needed also. He was truly a friend you could count on and was always in your corner for help, prayer and encouragement.
Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years and starting dating him at the age of 15, Sandra “Sandy” Conradson Johnson; daughter, Trish Estes of Paducah, KY; son, Brandon (Erica) Johnson of Paducah, KY; sister, Carllett (Roger) Johnson of Paducah, KY; grandchildren, Katie Isbell, Caleb Estes, Cooper Estes, Crosby Estes, Abram Johnson, Jordan Johnson and Levi Johnson; cousin, Sally Carter of Paducah, KY; brother-in-law, David Ebling of Owensboro, KY; sister-in-law, Pat Crandell of Paducah, KY and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Johnson; sister, Trisha Ebling: brother, Lattie Crandell; father, Howard Johnson; Mother, Rena Pollock Johnson Crandell: step-father, Carl Crandell.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Lifeline Ministries, 2810 Morgan Lane, Paducah, KY 42001.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
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