COLUMBIA, ALABAMA. . .Erwin Ronald “Ron” Johnson, Jr., a resident of Columbia, Alabama, a native of Michigan, died early Saturday morning, February 8, 2025, at his home. He was 79.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Johnson was born in Cadillac, Michigan and was reared in Manton, Michigan, son of the late Erwin Ronald Johnson and Leah Lou Stockwell Johnson. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy. Mr. Johnson also served in the Navy Reserve. He retired as a Fiber Optic Technician with Ameritech in Cadillac, Michigan. Mr. Johnson served as Fire Chief at Cedar Creek Township, Michigan and was a Fire Investigator for Wexford County, Michigan. He was a member of the IAAI and formerly served as a County Commissioner in Wexford County, Michigan. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Hillard.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Theresa Hyde Johnson; a daughter, Jodi Johnson, and a son, Don Johnson, all of Columbia, Alabama; two grandchildren, Savanna Johnson and Lillian Johnson.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
