Kenneth Lafayette Johnson

A 1975 graduate of Cedar Grove High School, he studied at Georgia Southern University.

He served with honor as a police officer with the Statesboro Police Department from 1979 to 1982, and as an EMT with Bulloch County EMS Paramedic from 1976 to 1982. A police officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department from 1984 to 2008, he was named Gwinnett County Police Officer of the Year in 1999 for bravely entering a burning home to rescue a victim and extinguish the fire.

A dedicated public servant and true family man in every sense of the word, he could always be counted on when someone needed a helping hand.

He was an avid fisherman, devoted fan of John Wayne and lover of dogs.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Cindy Shaw Johnson of Rome; his daughters, Darcie Johnson of Rockmart; and Megan Johnson Wells (Zach Wells, husband) of Gainesville; and son Kristoffer Johnson (Avery, wife) of Dallas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Daniel's Funeral Home.

The memorial service will be on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Berry College Chapel in Rome.

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