Obituary of Johnny Paycheck

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Johnny Paycheck

Jonny Paycheck (born May 31, 1938 in Greenfield, Ohio) was an American country music singer who was best known for recording the David Allan Coe song, "Take This Job and Shove It.” Johnny died on February 19, 2003 and his death was because of respiratory failure due to asthma. He died somewhat young at age 64.

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Johnny Paycheck Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Paycheck, Johnny
    • Common Name: Johnny Paycheck
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Greenfield, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: May 31, 1938
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Donny Young, John, Pay Check
    • Occupation: Singer
    • Genre: Country Music
    • Active Years: 1953-2003
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Lauren Bacall

    Johnny's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Donald Eugene Lytle
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
      • Jeff Lytle
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sharon Paycheck (married 1969-2003, his death)
      • Dinorah (married 1956-divorced 1965)
    • Son(s):
      • John Paycheck
    • Daughter(s):
      • two

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 19 2003 at age 64
  • Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  • Cause of Death: Respiratory failure (due to asthma)
  • Interment: Buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Category Tags:

SingerCountry Music Genre American Born on May 31st Born in 1938 Born in Ohio Died in 2003 Died at age 64 Died from Respiratory failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Johnny Paycheck lived a life filled with passion, music, and rebellious spirit that left a lasting mark on country music and the hearts of his fans. (V)"

"Johnny Paycheck was a well-known country music artist who rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s, but his career was plagued by legal and personal struggles, ultimately leading to his untimely death. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-06 16:43:07
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