Kern County Obituaries

Kevin Lynn Johnson

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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May 21, 1959 � Oct. 15, 2004
A funeral service was held on Friday, Oct. 22, at the Country Oaks Baptist 
Church for Kevin Lynn Johnson, 45, who passed away at his home in Ridgecrest 
on Oct. 15.

Kevin was born on May 21, 1959, in Ridgecrest to Ed and Marlene Johnson. 
He attended Ridgecrest schools, graduating from Mesquite High School. After 
graduating, he served in the United States Air Force.
 
He married his wife of 26 years, Rebecca Rose Collinsi, on April 9, 1977. 
They lived in Tehachapi where Kevin was employed as a correctional officer 
at the California Correctional Institution for 23 years, recently assigned 
to the Unit 1 facility as sergeant. He was highly respected by his fellow 
peace officers, known for his "can do attitude" and always willing to get 
the job done. Kevin was serving as vice president of the local chapter of 
the California Correctional Supervisors Organization.
 
The most important thing to Kevin was his family, whom he loved and cherished. 
He had a true love for the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and camping 
with his family.

Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Rose Johnson of Ridgecrest; sons, 
Brandon Johnson and wife Brandallynn of Ridgecrest and Bradley Johnson of 
Atascadero; daughter, Sandra Johnson of Ridgecrest; parents, Ed and Marlene 
Johnson of Ridgecrest; grandchildren, Isaiah Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, 
Kambralynn Johnson and Serah Bashum; grandmothers, Jessie Doyle of Modesto and 
Rose Ford of Tehachapi; sisters, Starr Hutchinson and husband Wayne of Carson 
City, Nev., and Polly Pearl and husband Ron of Ridgecrest; brother, Damon Johnson 
and wife Cindy of Richland, Wash.; as well as many other family members and friends.

Kevin was a very caring man who will be greatly missed by his family and all 
those who knew him.
 
Reverend Andrew Walker officiated at the service. Wood Family Funeral Service 
handled the arrangements.

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