Kenny Johnson

Kenny Johnson, 47, of Bardstown, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born September 13, 1977. Kenny had a love for history, which led him to pursue his Bachelor's degree in History at the University of Kentucky and his career as manager at The Old Bardstown Village Civil War Museum. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenny Johnson; paternal grandparents, Ivo and Libby Johnson; and maternal grandparents, Buddy and Hester Greenwell.

He is survived by his mother, Joanne Johnson; one sister, Carrie (James) McDonald, all of Bardstown; one brother, Matt (Terri) Johnson, of Louisville; one nephew, Will McDonald; four nieces, Julia McDonald, Sydney McDonald, Lizzy Johnson, and Emerson Johnson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

His Memorial Mass will be 11 am Monday April 7, 2025 at The Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev Ben Brown will officiate. Deacon Steve Heil will have a prayer service 3 pm Sunday evening. Visitation will be 12 pm (noon) - 5 pm Sunday April 6, 2025 and 9 am - 10:30 am Monday April 7, 2025 at Barlow Funeral Home. 

Memorial contributions may go to Barktown Rescue or Nelson County Humane Society. 

Honorary pallbearers will be his friends and coworkers at the Bardstown Civil War Museum. 

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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