Johnny York

The obituary of Mr. Johnny York. Officiating ministers: Clemmie Joseph and Jim Fields. Mr. Johnny York was born on July 9, 1938 and departed this life on December 2, 2008 at the age of 70 years, 4 months, and 23 days. He was the son of the late Luther York and the late Bernice Baker York, and he was a lifelong resident of Leslie County. Johnny was a retired federal mine inspector for the Dept. of Labor. Some of his hobbies included going fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter: Sandra York; two sons: Darrell York and Maxie Stephen "Step" York; and one brother: Luther York, Jr. Johnny leaves surviving the following relatives: one daughter: Mary York & Cecil Goins of Smilax, KY; three sisters: Zena York Turner of London, KY, Nadine York Buck & Estill of Dayton, OH, and Ann York & Jr. Causey of Springfield, OH; one granddaughter: Brittany Begley of Smilax, KY; special friends: Joe Shepherd, Keith Lewis, and Betty Lewis. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Johnny York will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday December 5, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the York Family Cemetery at Smilax, KY immediately following the service. Keith Lewis and Billy Ray Coots(Honorary) will serve as the pallbearers for Mr. Johnny York. You may sign the guest book at www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com.