Buddy Johnson, 80, husband of 37 years to Doris Johnson, passed away March 4, 2025 at Baptist Health Lexington.  Born in Franklin County, KY on May 16, 1944, Buddy was the son of the late Buddy Ray Johnson and Frances Quire Johnson.

Buddy worked for the American Wire Factory, spent time farming, and also worked painting metal. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he worshipped with his wife, Doris. In his free time, Buddy enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers, fishing, and simply relaxing in the outdoors.

In addition to his wife, Doris, Buddy is survived by his Daughter Tabitha Branham of Waddy; step-children Kathy L. Baker of Lawrenceburg, Flossie J. Doss (husband Lloyd) of Frankfort, Scott Carpenter (wife Teri) of Lawrenceburg, and Karen Driskell (husband Brad) of Lawrenceburg; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2025 followed by the funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Bro. Randy Peyton will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Summitt, Brady Driskell, Daniel Doss, Austen Carpenter, and Lloyd Doss. Dawn Baker and Scott Carpenter will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences to the family may also be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com.