Billy Gene Johnson, 65, passed away at his home in Leonard, Texas on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with his family by his side. Billy was the Leonard Tigers biggest fan. He loved watching his Tigers play football and you could always find him sitting in his favorite corner at the top of the stands every Friday night. He was born on June 30, 1960, in Dallas, Texas to his parents James Madison Johnson and Mary Maudine Cato Johnson. Billy had two brothers, James Lee Johnson and Donnie Keith Johnson: two sisters, Mary Kay Mealer and Rhonda Sue Nosal. Billy was raised in Leonard and graduated from Leonard High School in 1979. He went to work at Ennis Tag and Label in Wolfe City, Texas right after graduation where he proudly worked for 45 years. Billy married Gay Nell London in 1979, and they had three children: Billy Daniel, Michael Aaron and Lacey Dawn. He was a very proud Papa of 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and one on the way. Billy later married his wife Sherry Lair Johnson on March 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers James and Donnie and his grandparents. Billy is survived by his wife, Sherry, sons Daniel, Michael and wife Hannah; daughter, Lacey; sisters, Kay Mealer and husband Greg; Rhonda Nosal and husband Dave; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Pallbearers will be Billy's grandsons, Billy Ryan, Mason, Derek, Aaron, Justin and Aidean. Honorary Pallbearers: Axeten Johnson, Anden Johnson and Haiden Epperson. Visitation Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pike Baptist Church 16512 County Road 1100 Blue Ridge,Texas 75424 Funeral Service Tuesday, July 29, 2025 2:00 PM Pike Baptist Church 16512 County Road 1100 Blue Ridge,Texas 75424