Ronald “Ron” R. Johns, 78, of Coldwater passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at home.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The
family is being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Ron was born August 17, 1940 to Ralph B. and Gladys Marie
(Parker) Johns in Coldwater. He graduated from Coldwater High School in 1958.
Ron married Inez Bailey on April 4, 1964 in Hillsdale.
Ron was a veteran of the Army National Guard as he was also
ordered to active duty on March 26, 1960 and was honorably discharged on June
14, 1960. He went onto a career in maintenance with the State of Michigan
Department of Military Affairs at the Coldwater Armory. He retired in 1997
after 33 years.
He enjoyed his coffee club meetings at the Coldwater McDonald’s,
doing crossword and word search puzzles, hunting, fishing, being outdoors,
watching sports and fixing old cars. He was a very kind and caring gentleman
and took great pride in helping younger people in the National Guard. Ron loved
being with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Inez; his
children, Gary (Laura) Johns of Coldwater and Lori (Brad) Topp of Coldwater,
his grandchildren; Garrett Johns, Laurisa Johns and Derrick (Brooke) Moore, his
3 great grandchildren and his brother; Larry (Sylvia) Johns of Coldwater.
He
was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Karen Stiles.
Memorial contributions may be directed to ProMedica
Coldwater Regional Home Care and Hospice.
