Ronald L. Johnston, beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2007. Ronald was a graduate of Rutherford High School, Gulf Coast Community College, and the University of West Florida obtaining a Bachelor Degree in Criminology and a Masters Degree in Psychology.
A diving accident in 1967 left Ronald a quadriplegic, and he courageously battled the resulting medical side affects for the next 40 years. To all who crossed his path, Ronald showed the very best example of strength and bravery as he happily lived his life to the fullest despite such a major handicap.
Through many illnesses and setbacks, Ronald displayed the best attitude imaginable, and was an inspiration to all who made his acquaintance. Ronald had a tremendous passion for many things including his family, music, movies, football, the Florida State University Seminoles, and his computer. Through electronic messaging Ronald was able to keep in touch with many friends around the country, all of whom will dearly miss his messages.
Ronald is survived by his loving and devoted mother—Jessie; 3 sisters—Martha (Dennis) DeLapp of Panama City, FL; Mary (Bobby) Branning of Gulf Breeze, FL; and Marcia (Philip Bornor) of St. Augustine, FL; 3 nephews—Michael DeLapp, Robert Branning, and Jeremy Branning; 2 nieces—Lynn D. Smith and Robin L. Kight; 3 great nephews—Brandon Kight, Matthew Smith, and Colton DeLapp; an aunt—Faye Jones of Milton, FL; along with several cousins.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father—Lee; a brother—Robert, and his nephew—Kevin Scott Kight.
The family wishes to thank the many friends, relatives, and neighbors who have provided so much care, contact, and support over the many years.
Funeral services were held at the Southerland Funeral Home, Panama City, FL, Monday, June 18, 2007, at 10am. Interment followed at 3pm at the Crain Cemetery in Milton, FL.
To the many who met us at Crain Cemetery, "Thanks and God Bless" - The Johnston Family.
A diving accident in 1967 left Ronald a quadriplegic, and he courageously battled the resulting medical side affects for the next 40 years. To all who crossed his path, Ronald showed the very best example of strength and bravery as he happily lived his life to the fullest despite such a major handicap.
Through many illnesses and setbacks, Ronald displayed the best attitude imaginable, and was an inspiration to all who made his acquaintance. Ronald had a tremendous passion for many things including his family, music, movies, football, the Florida State University Seminoles, and his computer. Through electronic messaging Ronald was able to keep in touch with many friends around the country, all of whom will dearly miss his messages.
Ronald is survived by his loving and devoted mother—Jessie; 3 sisters—Martha (Dennis) DeLapp of Panama City, FL; Mary (Bobby) Branning of Gulf Breeze, FL; and Marcia (Philip Bornor) of St. Augustine, FL; 3 nephews—Michael DeLapp, Robert Branning, and Jeremy Branning; 2 nieces—Lynn D. Smith and Robin L. Kight; 3 great nephews—Brandon Kight, Matthew Smith, and Colton DeLapp; an aunt—Faye Jones of Milton, FL; along with several cousins.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father—Lee; a brother—Robert, and his nephew—Kevin Scott Kight.
The family wishes to thank the many friends, relatives, and neighbors who have provided so much care, contact, and support over the many years.
Funeral services were held at the Southerland Funeral Home, Panama City, FL, Monday, June 18, 2007, at 10am. Interment followed at 3pm at the Crain Cemetery in Milton, FL.
To the many who met us at Crain Cemetery, "Thanks and God Bless" - The Johnston Family.
Ronald L. Johnston, beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2007. Ronald was a graduate of Rutherford High School, Gulf Coast Community College, and the University of West Florida obtaining a Bachelor Degree in Criminology and a Masters Degree in Psychology.
A diving accident in 1967 left Ronald a quadriplegic, and he courageously battled the resulting medical side affects for the next 40 years. To all who crossed his path, Ronald showed the very best example of strength and bravery as he happily lived his life to the fullest despite such a major handicap.
Through many illnesses and setbacks, Ronald displayed the best attitude imaginable, and was an inspiration to all who made his acquaintance. Ronald had a tremendous passion for many things including his family, music, movies, football, the Florida State University Seminoles, and his computer. Through electronic messaging Ronald was able to keep in touch with many friends around the country, all of whom will dearly miss his messages.
Ronald is survived by his loving and devoted mother—Jessie; 3 sisters—Martha (Dennis) DeLapp of Panama City, FL; Mary (Bobby) Branning of Gulf Breeze, FL; and Marcia (Philip Bornor) of St. Augustine, FL; 3 nephews—Michael DeLapp, Robert Branning, and Jeremy Branning; 2 nieces—Lynn D. Smith and Robin L. Kight; 3 great nephews—Brandon Kight, Matthew Smith, and Colton DeLapp; an aunt—Faye Jones of Milton, FL; along with several cousins.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father—Lee; a brother—Robert, and his nephew—Kevin Scott Kight.
The family wishes to thank the many friends, relatives, and neighbors who have provided so much care, contact, and support over the many years.
Funeral services were held at the Southerland Funeral Home, Panama City, FL, Monday, June 18, 2007, at 10am. Interment followed at 3pm at the Crain Cemetery in Milton, FL.
To the many who met us at Crain Cemetery, "Thanks and God Bless" - The Johnston Family.
A diving accident in 1967 left Ronald a quadriplegic, and he courageously battled the resulting medical side affects for the next 40 years. To all who crossed his path, Ronald showed the very best example of strength and bravery as he happily lived his life to the fullest despite such a major handicap.
Through many illnesses and setbacks, Ronald displayed the best attitude imaginable, and was an inspiration to all who made his acquaintance. Ronald had a tremendous passion for many things including his family, music, movies, football, the Florida State University Seminoles, and his computer. Through electronic messaging Ronald was able to keep in touch with many friends around the country, all of whom will dearly miss his messages.
Ronald is survived by his loving and devoted mother—Jessie; 3 sisters—Martha (Dennis) DeLapp of Panama City, FL; Mary (Bobby) Branning of Gulf Breeze, FL; and Marcia (Philip Bornor) of St. Augustine, FL; 3 nephews—Michael DeLapp, Robert Branning, and Jeremy Branning; 2 nieces—Lynn D. Smith and Robin L. Kight; 3 great nephews—Brandon Kight, Matthew Smith, and Colton DeLapp; an aunt—Faye Jones of Milton, FL; along with several cousins.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father—Lee; a brother—Robert, and his nephew—Kevin Scott Kight.
The family wishes to thank the many friends, relatives, and neighbors who have provided so much care, contact, and support over the many years.
Funeral services were held at the Southerland Funeral Home, Panama City, FL, Monday, June 18, 2007, at 10am. Interment followed at 3pm at the Crain Cemetery in Milton, FL.
To the many who met us at Crain Cemetery, "Thanks and God Bless" - The Johnston Family.
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