We mournfully announce the passing of Ronnie Lynn Johnson , 71, a longtime resident of Louisville, Kentucky but recently Charleston, South Carolina . Ron p assed away on November 25, 2020, after a successful 17-year kidney transplant and recent health complications.

Ronnie Lynn, born to General and Rosie (Malone) Johnson of Walnut Ridge , Arkansas, was born on January 19, 1949.  He was a force to be reckoned with from the get go, graduating from high school in 1967, Oakland City College in 1971, and Ball State University in 1972.  Ronnie pursued 2 graduate degrees and was awarded multiple awards for being an excellent educator all his life.  He was honored to be part of Louisville Collegiate School teaching AP Chemistry, Anatomy/Physiology, Chair of Academic Affairs, and Director of Studies.

While Ronnie never married, he lived a full and vibrant life with more friends than you could count.  When asked what means the most to him, he would say spending time with friends and family. It was apparent by his God-given heart and li festyle.

Ronnie was survived by hi s sister Diane and husband, Jim Lillibridge , niece Brittany and her husband Jake Cumming s and grandniece Charlotte Rose of Char leston, South Carolina, nephew Jordan and his husband Ashton Davis of Riverside, California, sever al cousins and a precious Aunt Vera Johnson of Portia, A When Ron retired in 2014, he devoted most of his time to his churches:  Central Presbyterian Church and Beargrass Christian Church in Louisville, where he loved worshipping , teaching, and serving.

A Celebration of L ife Service wil l be held in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas where he will be laid to rest beside his parents General and Rose Johnson in Lawrence Memorial Cemetery/Gardens , Walnut Ridge, Friday, November 26 th at 11:00 AM. Diane and family welcome you to attend this graveside service.

Cremation was entrusted to McALISTER -SMITH FUNERAL & CREMATION, Charleston, South Carolina.

Memorial service and burial entrusted to COX FUNERAL HOME, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.