Roger Glen Johnson

Roger Glen Johnson, age 85, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026.

Born April 11, 1941, in Rowan County, Roger was a son of the late Shelby and Alpha Black Johnson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Anita Rose Johnson in 2012; two brothers, Lonnie (Betty) and Earl (Joy); two sisters, Shirley Kinder and Wilma Jean who died in infancy.

He is survived by nephews Tony Kinder and Darin Johnson; nieces Tammy Kinder and Natalie (Ron) Caudill; great-nieces and nephews Derrick (Amanda) Kinder, Kristen (Simon) Jackson, Garrett Kinder and Ian (Makenzie) Kinder, along with several great-great nieces and nephews.

Upon graduating from Morehead State University, Roger married Anita on June 29, 1968, and worked and retired from Armco Steel after 28 years. He remained a member of Mt. Pisgah Christian Church in Morehead, Kentucky, while he faithfully attended and served at Yankee Road First Church of God in Middletown, Ohio for more than 50 years.

For 40 years, Roger sang with The Gospel Echoes, passionately witnessing and sharing the gospel throughout Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. His dedication to spreading the love of Jesus Christ through music touched the lives of many.

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Boonesboro Trace Assisted Living and Hospice East for their compassionate care and support.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Kevin Collins officiating.

Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Derrick Kinder, Garrett Kinder, Ian Kinder, Darin Johnson, Ron Caudill, Jim Robinson, Scott Martin, and Harold Ellington.

Honorary pallbearers: Colbert “Bear” Kinder, Camilla Kinder, Elizabeth Jackson, Caleb Jackson, Alex Jackson, and Caroline Kinder.

Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, November 21,2026, at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.

Memorial contributions suggested to Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, C/O Tony Kinder, PO Box 444, Flemingsburg, KY 41041 or Yankee Road First Church of God, PO Box 1300, Middletown, OH 45042

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