Ronnie Johnson

Canton – Ronald A. “Ronnie” Johnson, 81, of Canton died at 12:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Renaissance Care Center in Canton.
He was born June 23, 1934, in Canton to Arista and Gladys (Ethell) Johnson.  He married Joyce L. Kinsel on May 1, 1978, in Canton.  She survives.
Also surviving are four children, Kelly (David) Johnson Menne of Texas, Lyle (Ronda) Harris of Williamsfield, Stephen (Lori) Harris of Canton, and Kyle (Candy) Harris of Dunfermline; two brothers, Gary (Leigh Ann) Johnson and Dick (Cindy) Johnson, both of Lewistown; one sister, Doneita (Glenn) Werry of Farmington; nine grandchildren, Josh, Kristina, Erin, Paige, Jacob, Zachary, Billy, Carrie, and Kaitara; and his great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Scott Johnson; and one brother, Jerry Johnson.
Ronnie was a coal miner for Freeman United, retiring from the Buckheart Mine in 1985.  Following his retirement, he worked for many years as a shop mechanic for Star Delivery & Transfer and farming.  Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors and the time that he spent at the family farm.  He was a skilled wood carver and enjoyed deer hunting in his younger days.  He was a member of Shields Chapel United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, with Rev. Wally Carson officiating.  Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Shields Chapel Cemetery in rural Canton.
Memorials may be made to Shields Chapel United Methodist Church or to Hospice Compassus.
To view Ronnie’s tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.