Elmer Johnson, age 88, of Heidrick, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was a son of the late James and Bertie Williams Johnson, born to them on October 13, 1928 in Port Homer, Ohio.

Elmer was a well known Knox County retired Bull Dozier Operator, working in Construction for over 30 years; and a Member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church at Bailey Switch, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife: Hazel Bruner Frederick Johnson; his father and mother: James and Bertie Williams Johnson; his step-mother: Juanita Johnson; his sister: Zelma Eads of Michigan; and by his four brothers: Garrett Johnson of Bailey Switch, Challis Johnson, Denver Johnson, and Claude Johnson all of Ohio.

He is survived by his loving family: His sisters: Bernice Hammons of Bailey Switch, and Marie Smith of Michigan.
His step-children: Gail Frederick, and Dennis Frederick and wife, Clara of Heidrick.
His grandson and (Fishing Partner): Brian Frederick and wife, Brittany; and great granddaughter: Charis of Heidrick.
His brothers-in-law: James Guy Tallhammer of Louisville, Kentucky; Clark Bruner and Gary Bruner of Ohio; and Terry Bruner of Corbin; and many nieces and nephews, and other relatives, and dear friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services for Elmer Johnson will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Bargo officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hutchins Cemetery at Bailey Switch.
Those serving as Pallbearers will be: Clark Bruner, Terry Bruner, Gary Bruner, Rick Tallhammer, Jeremy King, and Rev. Mike Helton.

The family of Elmer Johnson will receive friends after 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the Hopper Funeral Home, and on Wednesday after 10:00 A.M. and until the hour of service.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.