Ronald J. Johnson

Ronald J. Johnson, age 72 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Ron and his wife moved from Dallas, TX to D’Iberville where his wife is originally from in 1984. They now reside in Vancleave. Ron worked as an alarm supervisor with Necaise Alarms and Day Detectives.

He served in the US Army for three years in active service in Korea and then Ft. Benning, GA. He retired twenty years ago from maintenance supervisor at different apartment complexes. Ron was a member of the D’Iberville Moose Lodge since 1989 where he served as governor, ritual team, and many other positions at the lodge. He was also chosen as the moose of the year.

Ron was an amazing man, helped anyone who needed help. He loved his wife of fifty-two years, Arlene Fountain Johnson. Together they have three children, Stephen (Emily) Johnson, Kerri (Riley) Hunt, and Kevin Johnson; grandchildren, Kristopher (Cheyenne) Johnson, Stephen Johnson Jr., Cameron Johnson, Kyra Johnson, Ciera Hunt, Mia Johnson, Marina Johnson, Dakota (Bridget) Johnson, and Cayden Johnson; two great- grandbabies, Sailer Johnson and Kai Johnson; one brother, Jimmy Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Martha Johnson; siblings, Terri Johnson, Donald Johnson, Jeffery Johnson, and Mary Williams; and grandson, Arlen Daniel Johnson.

On behalf of Ron, the family would like to thank Phill Bush, his best friend since 1984. He has spent a lot of time with Ron this past week. Also thank you to Singing River Hospice of Light, who were excellent in the care of Ron. Special thanks to Mrs. Serena (the mail lady) whom he just loved. She is an amazing lady. Thank you, Serena.

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