06/30/2025
Asbel "Ab" Johnson Obituary
Asbel W. Johnson, lovingly known as "Ab", age 85 of Hazard, KY, passed June 27, 2025, at his home. Ab proudly worked for UPS for thirty-one years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, some of his hobbies & interests included ham radio, working on cars, driving, going to the beach; but what he loved most was spending time with family.
He was born May 19, 1940, son to the late Luther & Martha Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his Wife of 56 years: Paula Whitaker Johnson, Three Brothers, Three Sisters and Many Extended Relatives & Close Friends.
He is survived.by his children: Joey Johnson, Shannon Morton (Wade) & Amy Reynolds (Justin); Three Grandchildren that he and Paula cared for and loved deeply till their death: Natalie Morton, Wesley Combs, Emily Johnson, as well as a Host of Nieces, Nephews & Extended Family.
All who knew Ab respected him for the family man that he was. People would speak highly of him when he delivered packages on his route; always laughing & joking.
He loved his family and took great measures to care and provide for them. For the past three years, Alhzheimers/Dementia crept in stealing a lot from him and us.
Our family is so grateful to the caregivers that helped him stay in his own home. We couldn't have done it without them. There were several, but one has been there nearly since Paula's passing to help him to live an independent life; Pam Ashley was sent from God to help. Our family is forever grateful for her tender care she provided in the past four years.
Do not grieve for Ab; he's finally at peace. No more worries, as we all know, he was a worry-wart, no more anxiety or confusion, nor thirst or hunger. We thank God for his life and for giving him eternal rest.
Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel. Visitation will be held at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel, Sunday, July 27, 2025, 1PM-3PM. A Celebration of Life will be held at Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel, Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 3pm.
