Billy Ray Johnson, 64, of Cookeville, TN and formerly of Adolphus, KY passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The Scottsville, KY native was a former employee of Dollar General. Billy was saved in 1993 under a tree and later baptized in 2001 at Glory Way Missionary Baptist Church in Westmoreland, TN. He was a son of the late Frank Johnson, Sr. and Clara Ollie Cravens Johnson.
He is survived by 1 daughter: Kristin Claiborne and husband, Troy, Cookeville, TN;
1 sister: Lois Davis, Scottsville, KY;
4 grandchildren: Alex Claiborne, Carter Claiborne, Jake Claiborne and Kenni Claiborne.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Joyce Payne and Linda Kemble and 5 brothers: Ricky, Larry, Danny, Frank Jr. and Jimmy Johnson.
Memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday at Goad Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Patrick officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Goad Funeral Home.
