Gary Lee Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gary Lee Johnson, 69, of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born October 25, 1951 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the fourth child of the late Jack and Erma Callahan Johnson and was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga & North Georgia areas. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fort Oglethorpe and graduated from Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe High School in 1969. He was an important figure in the revitalization of the Chattanooga Choo-Choo as Vice President of Food and Beverage from 1971-1985. Afterwards, he was employed by Mountain City Stove, Coca-Cola Classic Foods and Five Star Food Service. He loved baseball and coached many youth recreational teams throughout the years. Gary fought cancer valiantly in the past several years, having bladder cancer and more recently, throat cancer. He was a loving and devoted brother, father and grandfather that will be truly missed by all who knew him. Gary was also preceded in death by older brother, Tommy Jack Johnson. He is survived by his sisters, Glenda Johnson Wright of Ft. Oglethorpe, and Diane Johnson Tate of Rossville, GA, daughters, Holly Johnson Davis (Matt) of Ball Ground, GA, Abbe Johnson Egeland (Shane) of Rossville, GA, Brittany Johnson O'Connor (Danny) of Kansas City, MO, and son Ryan Garrison Johnson (Christina) of Ringgold, GA, five grandchildren, Jackson, Alivia, Austin, Logan and Emillena, and many nieces, nephews and extended family & friends. A Celebration of Life service for family and friends is being planned for a later date during the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, at donate3.cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345 or to the Church of the Nativity food pantry fund, 1201 Cross Street, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 (706) 866-9773. The family would like to thank the Doctor’s and Staff of Hospice of Chattanooga for their care and compassion during this time. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

Gary Lee Johnson

October 25, 1951 - March 25, 2021