Ronald Harwell Johnson

Ronald Harwell Johnson, 77, of Litchfield, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at 5:06 pm at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.  He was born August 9, 1947, in Litchfield.  A son of Harwell C. and Alma Ruth (Sharp) Johnson.  Ron was a graduate of Litchfield Community High School in 1966.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany as an MP.   He married the former Cinda Sue (Everett).  They were married July 7, 1969, at the First Baptist Church of Litchfield.  Cinda passed away November 21, 2005.  He then married the former Barbara Jean (Simmons) Jones on May 10, 2008, at their home in Litchfield and she survives.

Ron was self-employed and owner of Ron’s Floor Coverings with a 51-year career.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Litchfield for several years.  He served as a deacon, trustee, and on the bus ministry.  Ron also donated his time and talents on the church property committee.  He enjoyed NASCAR racing, going to tractor shows, and traveling.  Especially, taking trips to Branson, Missouri.

Surviving are son, Kurt Johnson of Edwardsville, daughter Jody (Jeffrey) Haas of Navarre, FL, two stepdaughters, Cheryl Barrall of Carbondale, IL and Jennifer (John) Osmer of Rochester, IL.  Three brothers, Jerald (Janice) Johnson of Crete, IL, Lloyd “Peanut” (Marci) Johnson of Litchfield, Robert A. (Cathy) Johnson of Litchfield, and sister Carol (Robert) Sneed of Litchfield.  4 grandchildren, Lauren Smith, Nina Johnson, Hayden Dane Johnson, & Jeremy Allen Haas, and 3 step-grandchildren, Mason, Griffin, & Weston Osmer.  2 great-grandchildren, Hazel Lynn & Maverick Dean Austin.

In addition to his wife Cinda, Ron is proceeded in death by his parents, and brother Leslie Johnson.

Funeral Services for Ronald Harwell Johnson will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, at 12:00 Noon, at the First Presbyterian Church of Litchfield.  The reverend Gary J. Schwab will officiate.  Burial will be at the Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield.  Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:00 am until time of service at the church.  The family suggests memorials to Hearts United.

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