Mr. Jason Eli “Jay” Johnson of Campbellsville entered into eternity on January 28, 2017 after a sudden illness. Born in Louisville on December 8, 1974 to Carroll (Kinser) Robertson and the late James Julian Johnson, he was 42 years, 1 month, and 20 days of age. His life followed a big-hearted and gentle path, and he spent much of it searching for peace and tranquility. As a father and CEO of the Happy Thoughts Collective, he would go from Tonka trucks to tea parties at every opportunity. Mr. Johnson studied and respected the Cherokee Nation and was honored with a farewell service by an elder of the native nations.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

   His wife: Crystal Gaddie of Campbellsville,

   Three children: Diego, Samantha Rose Johnson, and Jacob Robert Eli Johnson,

   His mother and stepfather: Carroll and Kevin Robertson,

   Six siblings: Brian Lee and Missy Johnson and children, Aaron and Jackie Curtsinger and children, Molly Robertson and fiancé Corey Davis, Amy Dale, Barbara and Chris Tow, and Julie and Brian York,

   A close neice and nephew: Haley Curtsinger and Keagan Robertson-Davis,

   A special family friend: Jessica Sullivan,

   And a host of other family and friends.

   There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Johnson on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 5:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

   The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 4:00 until time for the service.

   In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the Kentucky Hemophilia Fund, or a food bank of your choice.

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