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Joel Johnson, Jr.
8/25/1960 - 3/26/2026
Obituary For Joel Johnson, Jr.
Joel Johnson Jr., 65 of Erlanger, passed away on March 26, 2026. He was the son of Joel Johson Sr, and Gail Johnson.
He was a member of the American Legion Newport and Elsmer Post 20.
He is preceded in death by his brother Bishop Johnson. Brother in law; Jeffery Beach.
He is survived by his mother and loving wife JoAnna Johnson. Children; Joel (Michelle) Johnson III, and Christa (Jessie) Hurst. Sister; Teresa Donaldson, Sister in Law; Leesa (Robert) French. Brother in law; David ( Marty) Glenn. As well as 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 4pm-7pm at Cooper Funeral Home; 10759 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 4001. Service will begin at 7pm.
Burial will be held on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 10am at Kentucky Veterans North Cemetery; 205 Eibeck Ln, Williamstown, KY 41097.
We ask family and friends to also join us in a celebration of life for Joel which will be Friday from 6-9pm at VFW 4435 Dixie Hwy, Elsmere Ky.
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