Donald E. “Gene” Johnson, 80, of Muscle Shoals passed away at his home on February 11, 2019, after an extended illness.
Gene was a lifelong boilermaker and a member of Local 455 for 38 years. He served as secretary/treasurer of Local 455 from 1979 to 1981.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Bevis Johnson; parents, Jesse and Zelma Johnson; brothers, Jesse Johnson, Jr. and infant brother, Kenneth Wayne Johnson; nephew, Todd Lindsey; and stepdaughter, Holly Bevis.
He is survived by daughter, Lisa Johnson McGee (Charles); stepdaughters, Sherry Bevis MacAlester and Karen Bevis Lockaby; brother, Larry Johnson (Candy); sister, Carolyn Lindsey; grandchildren, Heather McGee Montgomery (Andy), Katie McGee Parker (Barrett) and Kyle McGee (Taylor); stepgrandchildren, Seth Longoria and Rachael Longoria; great-grandchildren, Colton Montgomery, Silas and Riley Parker and Stella McGee; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A special thanks to Dr. Brad McAnalley and nurses Melina and Ashley; Hospice of North Alabama, nurse Lori Knight; and brother and sister, Larry Johnson and Carolyn Lindsey for their love and care.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local cancer society.
There will be a graveside service with Colbert Memorial assisting.
