Ronald Curry Johnston

May 12, 1935 ~ February 16, 2023

Ronald Curry Johnston, 87, answered his final call on February 16, 2023, surrounded by his family at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born on May 12, 1935, to the late Adlie and Thelma (Jones) Johnston in Hohenwald.

Mr. Johnston was married to the love of his life, Janice (Warren) Johnston, on June 25, 1960, and together they raised a son, Ryan Johnston of Hohenwald.

Mr. Johnston was a retired school teacher, and in his free time, he enjoyed spelunking, shooting guns, serving his community, and spending time with his family. Mr. Johnston proudly served on the Hohenwald/ Lewis County Fire Department since 1985.

Ronald leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife, Janice Johnston; son, Ryan Johnston of Hohenwald; granddaughter, Amber Nelson (Lance) of Hohenwald; as well as a host of friends and fellow firefighters.

Along with his parents, Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his brother, Murray Johnston.

Services for Mr. Johnston were held at Lomax Church of Christ on Monday February 20, 2023. The family received guests prior to service time. Hohenwald Fire Chief Steve Vineyard and Brother John Hackett officiated. Members of the Hohenwald Fire Department served as pallbearers. Burial followed in the Downy Cemetery in Hohenwald.