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Jul 17, 1951 - Nov 15, 2018
So sorry for your loss, Candie. He sounds like a great guy.
Lori Jennings
November 17, 2018 | Newburgh, IN | Family
Hey Lil Nephew! So sorry to hear of your Bros passing! Sadly I never had the chance to meet him! Just remember all of the Great times you had together! And know you'll meet again! Need anything let me know! Love ya Buddy!
Danny Carrico
November 17, 2018 | Osceola, IN | Family
Sorry for your loss praying for the family
Marvin Boswell
November 17, 2018 | Mulkeytown
Only god can give and take away so I'm thankful I had the opportunity to be at your side an shear some unforgettable laughs. I hope you are looking down smiling with your loving presence in comforting faith that your brother and the rest of us will be strong an hold on to your memories as we continue threw life knowing that in time we will all be together again. Till we meet again Ronnie. Love always Alexis Lopez
Alexis Lopez
November 16, 2018 | Elkville, IL | Family
I will miss you dearly uncle Ronnie I love you
Gary Arnold
November 16, 2018 | Elkville, IL | Family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
ALBERT HERRERA
November 16, 2018 | Kremlin, OK | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Donna Morris
November 16, 2018 | Kremlin, OK | Family
My sincere condolences
Bob Dempsey
November 16, 2018 | Milwaukee, WI | Friend
Ronnie Gene Johnston, age 67, of Elkville, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 2:25 p.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.
Ron was born on July 17, 1951 in Henderson, KY, a son to Leslie Don and Betty Ann (Evans) Johnston. He worked as a union painter, was a member of the Shriners, Masons, Scottish Rite and Steel Workers Union. Ron previously served as a city commissioner in Enid, OK and loved scuba diving, but his family was most important to him.
Survivors include his daughter, Lori Ann Boland of Atlanta, GA; one son, Andrew Gene Johnston, stationed in Kodiak, AK, where he is a rescue swimmer for the United States Coast Guard; Ron’s significant other, Carol Sue Daniels of Elkville, IL; four brothers, twin brother, Johnny AaronJohnston of Elkville, IL, Keith (Lou) Johnston of Mishawaka, IN, Deon (Barbara) Johnston of Pinckneyville, IL and Tim (Patti) Johnston of Spring Arbor, MI; one sister, Candace (Rev. Kirk) Steele of DuQuoin, IL; two grandchildren, Felicity and Brodie Johnston; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ron’s body was gifted to medical study.
Funeral Services will be held at Tamaroa Independent Pentecostal church, Tamaroa, IL on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Kirk Steele officiating.
Visitation will be held at Tamaroa Independent Pentecostal Church, Tamaroa, IL on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family for funeral expenses.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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