Ronald Bernard Johnson

November 25, 1936 - December 25, 2020

Ronald Bernard Johnson departed this early life on Friday, December 25, 2020, peacefully at his home in Columbia, SC. Born in Atlantic City, NJ on November 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Herman Eugene and Sara Johnson. Educated in the New Jersey public school system, he was a graduate of Atlantic City High in 1955. After graduating from high school, he joined the National Guard, then the Army. While in the Army, he did two tours at Vietnam. After receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service, he then embarked on a career in the field of Computer Programming and worked as a Correctional Officer. He loved his family very much and providing for their well-being was the foremost thought throughout his career. Ronald started attending Little Zion Baptist Church in 2015 and was baptized shortly afterwards on June 28, 2015. He was a faithful member of his church where he served in the following capacities: Noonday Bible Study Class and the Senior Ministry. He was united in marriage to the late Ernestine Johnson in October 1957, and to this union three children were born. He also had a son from a previous relationship. Even though the marriage dissolved, they remained close friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie Jr and Myron; six sisters and one brother. Ronald leaves behind his loving children: Rodney and Ronica along with a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, friends and colleagues. Be thou at rest. Job well done.