Obituary of Ronald E. Johnson

Ronald E. "Sonny" Johnson, 71, of 417 Falconer St., died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2009 in WCA Hospital. He was born in Jamestown on May 7, 1938, a son of the late Ronald D. and Oneita Shures Johnson. In earlier years he had been employed by Studd and Whipple in Conewango and later by Adanlock of Jamestown. He most recently had worked as a groundskeeper at the Chautauqua Institution. A member of the NRA, Sonny was always interested in pistols and handguns. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially fishing. Surviving is a daughter, Melissa A. Johnson and two sons, Ronald E. "Sonny" (Amanda) Johnson Jr. and Brian L. (Ashley) Johnson, all of Ashville; six grandchildren: Christopher and Michael Johnson, Tucker Johnson and Paula, Nicholas and Nathan Kelwaski; a great grandson, Carsyn Rockwell; three sisters, Carol Antonuccio, Arloene Johnson and Rita Johnson; and four brothers, Paul, Russell, Jerry and Ivan Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Roxanne Johnson Billquist. The funeral will be held at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. William Crosby will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service in the funeral home. E-condolences may be made at www.lindfuneralhome.com.