Ronnie Johnson

Ronnie Johnson, SGT Major, Retired

Ronnie Johnson, age 68, of Port Carbon, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill, East in Pottsville.

Born in Troy, Alabama, on October 28, 1951, he was the son of the late M. C. Johnson and Gyzell (Anderson) Wise.

Ronnie was SGT Major Retired in the US Army serving from 1971 till 1993. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer, and loved watching football.

He was preceded in death by son Eric Johnson, four great grandchildren: Nathan Gelbutis and triplets Spencer, Mason, and Aria Young, and a brother Larry Johnson

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Mary Alice (Leskin) Johnson; son Ronnie Lynn Johnson and his wife Paula; daughter Stephanie McDonald and her husband Shane; son Richard Gelbutis and his wife Dolores; son Randy Gelbutis; daughter Mary Alice Paxton and her husband Norman; daughter Melissa Owens; 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a brother Donnie Johnson.

Funeral Services will be held private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 1020 Ash Street, Kulpmont, PA 17834

The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home, 208 Pike St. Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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