Ronnie was born on April 2nd, 1943 in Elkin, North Carolina and graduated from Albemarle High School. On February 15, 1970, he married his loving wife, Virginia Sue Johnson. Ronnie found an interest in trucking at a young age and pursued a career while building up a company with his family called RJS Logistics. He had a passion for hot rods, racing, shagging, boating, and fishing.
He was survived by his forever love of 48 years, Sue Johnson; His mother, Mary Lou Johnson; two sons, Johnnie Johnson and his wife Kimberly, and Daniel Johnson and his wife Dou; 8 grandchildren, Jodie Leeton, Cassidy Johnson, Branden Johnson, Sandy Johnson, Mallorie Johnson, Preston Johnson, Kai Johnson, and Isla Johnson. He received wonderful care from the Catawba County Hospice. Ronnie was loved and appreciated by many. He always knew how to make everyone in the room smile.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens in Mint Hill, NC.
