Barry Delano Johnson

Barry Johnson (the 13th sibling of 14 children) of Loves Park, Illinois passed away in his home on October 20th, 2026, at 7:15am. He was born in Cumberland County Tennessee on July 7th, 1944, to Sam Frances and Bessie Ovella (Lewis) Johnson. Barry and his siblings were raised in Ridgedale, Tennessee.

Barry attended local schools in the area and also completed several years of college. In 1963, Barry joined the Air Force. After basic training, he did a short tour overseas in the Republic of Vietnam. After returning to the States, Barry decided to make the military his career. He worked as a personnel superintendent and administration specialist during his time working for the Air Force. He ended his career in 1987 after decades of service and commitment. He was proud to be a Veteran of the Air Force.

Barry belonged to the State Street Church of Christ. Through this community, Barry and his wife Elizabeth made many friends whom they consider their loving family. Their Pastor is Brother Vernon Sims. Barry found peace and fellowship in the church and the preachings of Brother Sims. It was an integral part of his life.

Barry is survived by his devoted wife, Elizabeth Kim (Davis) Johnson; daughter Tammy Lynette Johnson; stepdaughters Denise Kimberly and Colina Elizabeth Cole; grandchildren Sterling IV, Ashley and Tyler Tuxbury; his brother, Thomas Lyle Johnson (the last surviving of the 14 Johnson siblings); and close neighbors Stella and James Marshall, Jody and Kerry, Joanne and James and many other friends and relatives and his dog, Frankie.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Bessie and 12 of his siblings, James Floyd, Edith Winona, Sam Jr., Sanford, Willard, Chester, Carl, John Darwin, Glenn, Vernon, Kenneth and Royce; two brothers-in-law who adored him tremendously, Bobby and Gus Davis and beloved pets Nicki, Bruce Lee and Tonto Geronimo.

A visitation for Barry will take place at our Loves Park location on Wednesday, October 28th, at 10am with a service to follow at 11am. Final interment will take place at the Johnson family's private cemetery in Crossville Tennessee.