A native of Fayette

County, Johnson has served as sheriff for six

four-year terms. He has been married to his wife,

Kaye, for 32 years and has two children, Melissa,

28, and Beth, 25. His children are the fifth

generation to live on the "Johnson

property" in Fayette County.

"Randall loves

his job," said Kaye. "It's always been

a family affair. We have seen a lot of changes,

but one thing remains the same, and that is our

good friends and supporters."

Johnson added,

"It's been a good 24 years, real good. I've

enjoyed it greatly."

Johnson was honored

in 1997 for serving the longest term as sheriff

in the history of the county. Prior to running

for his first term in 1977, Johnson was a state

revenue agent for Fayette and the surrounding

counties.

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