Johnny Masterson

John Gordon “Johnny” Masterson, 76, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Baptist Health Louisville. Born December 9, 1949, in Marion County, he dedicated 42 years to law enforcement, serving as a Marion County deputy sheriff and a Lebanon police officer. He was a member of the Blue Knights and the Fraternal Order of Police. Johnny enjoyed playing golf, riding his motorcycle, and playing cards, but especially treasured spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward and Theresa Emaline “Tar” Riggs Masterson; two brothers, Joseph Kenneth “Joe Kenny” and Michael Stephen “Steve” Masterson; one nephew, Landon James Gootee.

Survivors include two children, Eddie Masterson (Dee Dee) of Lebanon and Dee Masterson Petri of Louisville; five grandchildren, Christina Masterson, Catherine Beavers (Josh), Bethany Masterson, Emily Rush (Jake), and Mason Petri; five great grandchildren; nine siblings, Eddie Masterson (Mary) of Loretto, Shay Blough (Larry) of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Elaine Mattingly of Loretto, Alma Belt (Johnny) of Berea, Kathy Dow (Mike) of Loretto, Nell Kelly (Donald) of Georgetown, Mary Gootee (Terry) of Lebanon, Julie Clements (Jimmy) of St. Joe, and Laura Luttrell (Terry) of Cox’s Creek.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto. Rev. Richard T. Goodin will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation is 4-8 pm Friday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.

Memorials may go to Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation.

Pallbearers are Mason Petri, Joey Masterson, Kody Clark, Jimmy Clements, Chris Downs, and John Thompson; Honorary Pallbearers are Joey Edelen, Eddie Mudd, Kenny Blandford, Stevie Thompson, Danny Bright, and Jimmy Gulley.