Chester Wayne Johnson, 63, of Baxter passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at his residence. Born February 18, 1959 in Harlan County, he worked as a handy man and believed in the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Johnson, Jr. and Imogene Spurlock Harvat.

He is survived by one daughter, April Wilson and fiancée (Wesley Hurt), Cynthiana, KY; two step-sons, James Wilson, Coldiron; and Duane Shepherd, Georgia; two brothers, Bobby Freeman, Harlan; and Cheyenne Freeman, Harlan; six sisters, Linda Black, Ohio; Sharon Morrison, Harlan; Margaret Bond, Harlan; Debbie Richards, Ohio; Lisa Williams, California; and Lana Berry, Florida. Also surviving is one grandchild, Zander Hurt, Cynthiana, KY.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the chapel of the Loyall Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 1 p.m.

Burial will be at the Johnson Cemetery on Airport Road in Baxter with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Loyall Funeral Home is honored to serve the Johnson family.