Garry Lee Johnson, age 60, of Pennfield Township, Battle Creek, died Thursday October 23, 2014 at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Garry was born April 27, 1954 in Battle Creek to William and Barbara Jean (Brott) Johnson. Garry was a 1972 graduate of Pennfield High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and basketball. Garry was employed by the Canadian National Railroad for 25 years. Garry played baseball in the Battle Creek City League, for Budweiser and Ferrari’s and participated in the Stan Musial Tournament. He also enjoyed bowling and was an avid golfer. Garry was a member of the Polish National Alliance and the Eagles. He is survived by his wife, the former Debra L. Shepperd, a daughter, Heather (Brad) Harris of Battle Creek, his parents, William (“Billy Bob”) and Barbara Jean Johnson of Battle Creek, a sister, Dawn (Kevin) Casey and a brother , William R. Johnson, both of Battle Creek, and a large extended family. Garry was preceded in death by his daughter, Heidi Lee Johnson and a grandson Parker Lee Harris. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00PM Tuesday at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Rd. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Visit Garry’s webpage at www.bachmanhebble.com.