Photo courtesy of Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home - Henderson
Henderson, Kentucky
Jun 6, 1995 – Oct 1, 2018 (Age 23)
Ryan Samuel Johnson, 23, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018, at his home.
He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. He graduated from Holy Name School and Henderson County High School. Ryan also attended the University of Kentucky and was currently attending University of Southern Indiana pursuing a degree in computer programming. He was employed by the Henderson County School System at the Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center. Ryan was a member of the Evansville E-Sports Community.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Preston Allen Johnson, Sr.; his uncle, Allan VanMeter; and his cousins, Patrick Hite and Alex Knoebel.
Survivors include his parents, Stephen and Becky Johnson of Henderson, Kentucky; his brother, Wil Johnson of Henderson, Kentucky; his grandparents, Patty and George Day, Suzanne Johnson, and Jerry and Robbin Pippin, all of Henderson, Kentucky; aunts and uncles, Christi Pippin, Gina Day, Michelle and Chuck Webb, Thomas Wayne Pippin, and Pennye Johnson VanMeter, all of Henderson, Kentucky, and Preston Allen Johnson, Jr., and his wife, Jenny, Amber and Rusty Chambers, and Jennifer Hust, all of Evansville, Indiana; and cousins, Tyler Pippin, Lauren and Maddie Butler, Chase Tillotson, Cody Webb, Rachel and Jason Thienes, Isaac VanMeter, David Farmer, Jessica Winn, Hillary Clanan, Ginger Grantham, and Amanda Miller.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Father J. Edward Bradley will officiate. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and until 1 p.m. Friday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 6 p.m. Thursday by Father Larry McBride.
Pallbearers will be Wil Johnson, Tyler Pippin, Preston Allen Johnson, Jr., Warren Lancaster, Alex Owens, Nate Thomas, Carson Thomas, and Dalton Inge.
Contributions may be made to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in memory of Ryan’s cousin, Patrick Hite. Donations by check should be made out and mailed to Vibrant Emotional Health, 50 Broadway, FI 19, New York, New York 10004, or at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org..
Prayers for your family through all this. May God wrap his arms around you and let you find some peace through this storm.
Melody Griffin
October 04, 2018 | Henderson, KY | Acquaintance
Dear Becky & family,
I am deeply saddened for you and your family. I am storming the heavens with prayers for you.
-Carol Talbert
Carol Talbert
October 03, 2018 | Mishawaka, IN | Friend
Ryan, such a kind, gentle young man. So thankful you touched my life and the lives of my children. You were the kind of friend a mother prays God will bring into her child's life. Thank you.
Wendy Thomas
October 03, 2018 | Henderson, KY | Friend
Becky and Stephen,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Diane Embry
October 03, 2018 | Henderson, KY | Friend
RIP Ryan. I did not know you but we attended the same college with the same major at USI. I hate to hear the news. To the family, you are in my thoughts. I lost one of my youngest brothers to such. I have no words to express in how to deal with such but it is a process. Fight everyday to live and be encouraged.
Demetre Phipps
October 03, 2018 | Evansville, IN | Classmate
Becky and Stephen my sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Kathy Givens
October 03, 2018
Remembered By
Lauren Butler
October 02, 2018 | Henderson, KY | Family
Ryan I will miss your quiet demeanor and talent with technology. You had an unforgettable smile and a kind spirit.
Rhea Isenberg
October 02, 2018 | Henderson, KY | Coworker
Praying for comfort, rest, and peace during this difficult time.
Donna Bomar
October 02, 2018 | Henderson, KY | Coworker