Ronald H. Johnson Sr. 1953-2021

Elder Johnson was born Oct. 1, 1953, in East Palestine, a son of William Pete Sr. and Juanita Johnson. He received his GED and was employed as an operator technician at General Motors Lordstown before being transferred to the GM plant in Tennessee.

Elder Johnson was a faithful member of Christ Centered Church and was ordained elder on March 30, 2019, as well as being a member of its choir and nursing home ministry. While in Columbia, Tenn., Ronald was a member of Greater Friendship Baptist Church, where he served as associate minister and was a Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of United Auto Workers Local 1853 and an Army veteran. His passions included singing, music, being an avid Cleveland Browns fan, and most of all, serving God and being with his family.

Elder Johnson leaves to celebrate his life and legacy, his beloved wife, the former Patricia Gray, whom he married Dec. 6, 1997; his children, Ronald H. Jr. (Chralisa), Jessie D. (Micalise), Roneishia L., Patrick M., Angela J. Johnson, Ronndle L. Lightning Sr., Orestis Jones and Ronnita Johnson, all of Youngstown, Tracie (Antonio) Carswell and Ronald H. Brown, both of Florida, Justin Johnson of New Castle, Pa., and Alexandrea Kornegay of Girard; his ​​ siblings, Bonnita Howell of Youngstown, Valerie Johnson Steele of Akron, Lacina Smith of Cleveland, George (Sandra) Johnson of Niles and Charles Johnson of New Castle, Pa.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Sisters, Louise, Deborah and Darlene; and brothers, Leonard, Raymond and William P. Johnson Jr.

Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Christ Centered Church, 3300 Hudson Ave., Youngstown, OH 44511. Funeral services will follow at noon. Due to the pandemic, all guests are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.

Services of love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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