Mr. Billy Jack Johnson, 79, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  He was the son of Lacy and Vesta Lee Stallings Johnson.  Mr. Johnson was born in Nashville, Georgia but lived most of his life in Cook County where he was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church.  He was a retired truck driver for Danforth Trucking.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hutchinson T. Johnson of Sparks; a son, Jimmy Johnson of Alabama; two daughters: Keash Johnson of Hahira, Georgia and Montie Johnson of Pennsylvania; a step-son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Cindy Taylor of Valdosta, Georgia; two daughters and sons-in-law: Lynn and Durand Godwin of Adel, Connie and Ronnie Taylor of Sparks; a sister, Nelda Whiddson of Virginia; two grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lacey Taylor; a brother, Herman Johnson; and a sister, Marjorie Ruth Hudson.

A funeral service for Mr. Johnson was held at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.) with Rev. Jimmy Parker officiating.  The family received friends at the funeral home beginning at 6:00 PM before the service and then again following the service until 8:00 PM.  Jack and Bettye Joiner sang "Build Me a Cabin in Gloryland" and Shanna Smith sang "Amazing Grace."  "Power in Prayer" was also played at the service.  Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com .  --Boone Funeral Home of Adel, Georgia has been entrusted with all arrangements.