CENTRAL CITY – Johnny Lewis Gootee, Sr., 70, of Central City, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 1:50AM at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Mr. Gootee was born December 25, 1941 in Muhlenberg County. He was an electrician with IBEW Local #369 out of Louisville, and was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Gootee. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Terry Gootee; son Johnny Lewis (Sandy) Gootee, Jr.; grandchildren Cole Gootee, Rachel Gootee, Jacob Groves, and Macy Groves; mother Mary F. Gootee; and brothers William D. Gootee and Ron L. Gootee. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, March 9, 2012 at 2:00PM at Rose Hill Cemetery, with Bro. Bob Lowery officiating, assisted by Bro. Robert Pierce. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.