Obituary for Keith Johnson

MR. GARY KEITH JOHNSON, age 63, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his residence.

 A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

 Keith was born in Wheeler County on May 3, 1962, to the late Mary Vivian Gay and Arthur Johnson. He spent his younger years and attended school in Wheeler County, until moving to Dodge County in the 1990s. He married the love of his life, Renee Sheffield Johnson, and was blessed with five wonderful children. He worked for many years as a mechanic and also worked in construction with Bobby Hickman for over 20 years. Keith loved hunting, fishing, tinkering on cars, and spending time with his family. He was of the Christian Faith and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his Wife, Sallie Renee Sheffield Johnson, Grandchildren, Braylee Sheffield and Payton Johnson, and Siblings, Debbie Johnson, Timmy Johnson, Madine Greene, Bruce Johnson, Michael Johnson, and Robbie Johnson.

 He is survived by his Daughter – Kristin J. Lambes (Joe) of Eastman; Sons – Joel Johnson, Rex Howell, Christopher Sheffield (Brittany), and Brad Sheffield (Emily), all of Eastman; Grandchildren – Vivian Sheffield, Riley Sheffield, Haley Sheffield, Sophie Johnson, Joana Lambes, Jenni Lambes, Liam Lambes, Lukas Keith Lambes, Brianna Sheffield, Kayle Johnson, and Levi Johnson; Sisters – Cathy Carr (Jimmy), Gladys Johnson Hurst (Jimmy), Peggy Pittman, and Roxanne Johnson; Brothers – Milton Johnson and Ricky Johnson; Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law – Brenda Lane (Tim), Lori Wilcox (James), Gene Sheffield, and Clayton Mosely (Hilda); Several Nieces and Nephews including – April Sheffield, Jessica Walker, and Janie Wilcox; Special Family Friends – Melanie Lambes (Billy), Brad Phelps, Tammy Lucas, Charlene Everson, and Adam Johnson.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Kristin and Joe Lambes, 2030 Reedy Branch Rd., Eastman, GA.