Ralph Dillard Johnson born March 16, 1935 to Jesse James Johnson and Susan Bethel Allen Johnson, passed away March 27, 2021 in Merced, CA. He is survived by his wife Clara Yvonne Judd Johnson “Toni”; his daughters, Lisa Yvonne Costine and Jill Christin McCallister. Also surviving him are 5 grandchildren, Charles Baker, Christal Noland and Michael, Jarred and Dillan
McCallister; and 5 great grandchildren, Edwin and Everette Noland, Autum McCalillister, Trinity Baker and Carter McCallister. Ralph is preceded in death
by his parents; his 11 brothers and 4 sisters. Ralph worked as a Barber
at Ralph’s Barber Shop for 44 years. He was so much more than a Barber, he was a kind man who never met a stranger, he loved people and they loved him. He attended the Church of the Nazarene for most of his life but most
recently attended Christian Life Center. As a church member, Ralph held many positions, he was a Board Member, Sunday School Teacher and bus driver and he also sang in the choir. Ralph was in the United States Navy for 4 years and he was a member of the Lions Club for 50 years where he served many positions one of which was President. Most of all Ralph was a people
person, if he could help in a time of need he was there for you. He loved people and they loved him. There will be a visitation held for Ralph on Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, located at 1490 B Street, Merced. A Funeral Service will follow on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Life Center in Merced. Interment will be Monday, April 26, 2021 at 11:00 am at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella, CA.
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