Hascel Johnson, 91, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his home following a lengthy illness.

Hascel was born November 21, 1929, in Cave City, Kentucky, to the late Polie and Eula Melton Johnson.

Hascel was a graduate of Metcalfe County High School and attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.  He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church where he served on the hospitality committee for about 20 years.  Hascel retired from Crop Production Services after 35 years of working in the fertilizer and chemical business.  He was also a member of Henderson Moose Lodge, a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, a Kentucky Colonel, and a lifetime fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Barbara Sue Barron Johnson; one son, Michael Dreyhaupt; four sisters; and four brothers.

Survivors include daughters, Linda Johnson Trent (the Reverend Phillip Trent) and Shannon Johnson (Greg) and son, Dennis Johnson (Carole) and their mother, Edith Richardson Johnson; one son, Neil Dreyhaupt (Angie); sister, Christine Johnson Adams; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his longtime friend and caretaker, Betsy Deaton.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  Hascel's son-in-law, the Reverend Phillip Trent, will officiate.  Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday and until service time Monday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Frankie Johnson, Jonathan Johnson, Alex Todd, and Joseph Stumph.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .