Earl W. Johnson, "The Coon Hunter," of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, at his home at the age of 73. Born in Magoffin County on March 4, 1945, he was the son of Parker and Eula Bell Back Johnson. Earl is survived by his wife, Carrie "Tiny" Johnson; three children: Earlynnia (Daniel) Dyer of Mt. Sterling, Shawn (Melissa) Johnson of Jeffersonville, Stephanie (Terry) Lawson of Mt. Sterling; three grandsons: Riley Lawson, Reese Johnson, and Avery Charles; four sisters: Mattie (Ron) Slack, Easter (Dan) Callahan, Parketta Meggitt, all of Norwalk, Ohio, Saundra (Chuck) Goldrick of Daytona, Florida; one brother-in-law: Oscar Ray (Patricia) Isaac of Winchester; special cousin: Terry (Callie) Rowe of Salyersville; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Earl was an active member of the Montgomery County Coon Hunters Club, KY Houndsmen Association, VFW, AmVets, American Legion Post 22, Mt. Sterling Masonic Lodge 23, and the Jeffersonville Assembly of God. He served as 3rd District constable for 16 years. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Jeffersonville Assembly of God with Robbie Conn officiating. Burial will follow in the Lovely-Amburgey Cemetery with military honors presented by American Legion Post 22. Pallbearers: Thomas Rowe, Anthony Hunt, Glenn Patrick, Jeff Barnett, Brian Dawson, Dave Dotson. Honorary Pallbearers: Carson Montgomery, Lester Carty, Author Ricketts, Teddy Hughes, Steve Anderson, Jimmy Anderson, Harold Martin, Vaughn Ray Spencer, Bill Carroll, Randy Carmichael, Doug Dawson and members of the Montgomery County Coon Club. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, at the Jeffersonville Assembly of God, 7220 Main St, Jeffersonville, KY 40337. Masonic services will be conducted 7 p.m. Monday at the church by Mt. Sterling Masonic Lodge No. 23. Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead is caring for arrangements.