Donnie "Don" Ray Johnson

Don was born to the late Charlie Johnson and Anna Helton Johnson on April 8, 1942 in Knox County, KY. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. Don will be greatly missed.

Along with his parents, Don is preceded in death by a brother, Larry Johnson.

Those left behind to cherish Don's memory include his wife of 57 years, Linda Sue Thompson Johnson of the home; two sons, David and Dan Johnson, both of Morganton; a sister, Sylvia Wyatt of Clearwater, Florida; and two brothers, Tom Johnson (Diann) of Haslett, Michigan and Earl Johnson (Marilyn) of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Also surviving are numerous other relatives and friends.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Rainhill Wesleyan Church Cemetery in Morganton. Face masks and social distancing will be appreciated.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Rainhill Wesleyan Church, 5763 Rainhill Church Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 or Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Rd, Valdese, NC 28690.

Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.