Ronald JOHNSON

JOHNSON, Ronald D. "Ronnie" of Brandon, FL left this world on April 1, 2021. Born in Hannibal, MO on February 27, 1942 and raised in Baylis, IL. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce "Joy" E. Johnson; father, Omar Johnson; mother, Frances Joy; stepmother, Eliza Johnson; stepfather, John Joy; his brother, Bill McNulty; and sister, Mary Gray. He is survived by his three daughters, Tandy Fritcher (Mike), Kristi King (Melinda) and Kim Stubbs (Ray); grandchildren, Ashlee King, Matt Fritcher (Jordan), Cassidy Stubbs (Brittany) and U.S. Army SPC Colton Stubbs; great-grandchildren, Alivia King-Shuler, Kristopher and Matthew Lys (Brian Lys); brothers, Chuck and John Johnson; sister, Kay Reddick (Jim), as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Ronnie served with distinction in the U.S. Air Force from August 4, 1961 to August 3, 1965 serving as a jet engine mechanic/tech on C130's serving with the 313th Field Maintenance Squadron. He also attended the University of Illinois. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and attending college he met and married Joy Johnson then moved to North Carolina where he worked as a Chemical Engineer. They later returned to FL where he gained employment for Tampa Electric where he retired after 30 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, loved his Nascar races and his Tori dog but most importantly he loved his family. He has missed his loving wife dearly and the family takes peace in knowing that they are now together. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Dementia Society of America or the ASPCA. Services were held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Southern Funeral Care, Riverview, FL. Please sign guestbook at SouthernFuneralCare.com