McLEANSBORO — Jerry Gene Johnson, 90, of McLeansboro, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 1, 1935, in Benton, the son of Paul Eugene and Bernice (Hatcher) Johnson. He married Nancy Jean Rick on Feb. 15, 1957, and she survives.

Mr. Johnson owned and operated a refrigeration business until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, survivors include four children, James (Susan) Johnson of Dubois, Wyoming, Jewel (Barry) Brooks of McLeansboro, Ricky Johnson (partner Barbara Dill) of McLeansboro, and Kent (Deborah) Johnson of Herrin; two brothers, Paul Johnson of McLeansboro and Robert Johnson of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one sister, Ruth Sheraden of Princeton, Indiana; 14 grandchildren; two bonus grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the funeral home with Pastors Thad Galloway and Russell Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Braden Valley Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of McLeansboro and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.gholsonfuneralhome.com.