Ira Collins Johnson, passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson, Louisiana, on Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by his family. Ira Collins Johnson was born April 28, 1932, the last child of eight born to the union of Rufus Ewing Johnson and Elvira Colvin Johnson of Farmerville, Louisiana . After graduating from Union Parish High School in 1951, he joined the U. S. Military, from which he retired after serving 25 years. He was later employed at the Dixon Correctional Institution in Jackson, LA. While stationed in Michigan, he met the love of his life, Hilda Noflin. The two were married October 3, 1959; and to their union they had six children. He and Hilda also lovingly opened their home to foster their love and attention to 50 children throughout the years. He made sure our home was one of warmth, love, happiness and security. One of his favorite scriptures was Ruth 1:16, “…for where you go I will go, and where you spend the night. I will spend the night. Your people will be my people, and your God my God.” Ira enjoyed farming his land, raising cows, BBQ grilling, family gatherings, listening to his jazz album collection, taking trips to Farmerville to visit family and friends, keeping in touch with his lifelong “comrades and homeboys” who became like brothers to him and he especially loved spending time with his grand and great grand children. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Hilda Noflin Johnson, daughter Cassandra McKnight of Baton Rouge, La; son Andrea(Cindy) of Baker, La; daughter Renate Harris(Stanton) of Tanzania East Africa; daughter Adrianne Rhonda of Zachary, La; son Ira (Tammy) of Baker, La; Athena Odette of Jackson, La and honorary son Brian K. Collins(Marie) of Denham Springs, La. 5 grandchildren Johnna Abuwi (Jordan) of Atlanta, Ga; Raphael Johnson of Kenosha, WI; Sandra McKnight of Baton Rouge, La; Pachina Hills (Naaman) of Baton Rouge, La and Louis Ray McKnight (Ebony) of Killeen, Texas; 7 great grandchildren: Jordan Abuwi of Atlanta, Ga; Talliyah Jackson and Serenity Gibson of Baton Rouge; Caleb and Carmen Chatman of Killeen, Texas, Kaiden Johnson of Flatwoods, KY; Emmitt Johnson of Kenosha, WI and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Ira was preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers: Rufus, Zollie, Lee Andrew and Sheppard; 3 sisters: Georgetta Ward, Gracie Kelley and Thelma Gafford. Arrangements for a zoom Memorial will be updated.
To the Johnson family
With Heartfelt Sympathy
So sorry for your loss
Please know you are in
Our Thoughts and Prayers
I know this is a grievous time for all of you and you have my prayers and love. From knowing most of the children and a couple of the grandchildren I can say you were raised by a loving family or as in my grandparents day the saying was “ you come from good stock“. That was a true compliment in those days. I have fond memories of watching your parents on the dance floor having fun. It will be wonderful to see that again in Gods new world where we will all be united in Pure Worship ! May Jehovah give each one comfort and he will make you strong.
To the Johnson family, We the Plummer’s and Tidwell’s send you our condolences and sympathy. We have been friends for many years. And we have to stick together with Jehovah help. Mr.J and Roland always had jokes and they always kept us laughing. So remember if he was is anything you all need we are here. Our love always
So remember if there is anything you all need we are here. Our love always *
Lisa and I are truly sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of the conversations Mr. Johnson and I would have at the corner store on hwy 61 every Tuesday morning. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers for each one of you at this particular time and days to come.
From your Family in Farmerville, Uncle Ira, a man of great Statue, he truly will be missed. Always a smile and a firm handshake,Im sending my Condolences, Strength and hugs to you all my cousins love yall!!!
To the Johnson family,
You have our heartfelt condolences for your loss. I agree that was a well written obituary about your father. I learned things that either I didn’t know or remember about him. Thanks to my dear friend Rhonda,
I have fond memories of the many past visits that I had at your family home, Mr. Johnson was always so kind and hospitable. He will surely be missed but I think of the great reunion that you all will have in the very near future when you get to see him again in God’s New World!!! What a wonderful reunion we all will have when we get to see our loved ones and friends again!!! I pray that all of your fond memories of your father, as well as the love and comfort from all of the friends help you to stay strong and endure in these very difficult times.
The loss of a loved one is unbearable, but hope and memories keeps motivating us , one day, the memory will be true.
Ira Johnson’s family, sorry for the loss.
Mom Renate, i know you will miss your Dad and i also know that You will see him again.Its our Hope.
May Jehovah strengthen you .
So very sorry for your loss. May you find support among all your family and friends.
Sorry for you loss, you’re in our prayers
Sorry for the loss of your dad. We are keeping you in our prayers. May Jehovah continue to comfort your family.
Hey I’m praying for the hold Family I hope all will be well
IraCollinsJohnson was an amazing person and father. He was always so kind and loving to his family and children. He will be deeply missed.
Proud of my family’s legacy of service and compassion. I met my great uncle once and the impression he left on me will on forever in my teachings and guidance to my children.
Dr. Kevin R Johnson Sr. Round Rock, TX
Ira C. Johnson was the President of Union Parish Training School Senior Class of 1951, Farmerville LA. He was truly a leader and a very active participant in extracurricular organizations, namely: Student Council, Glee Club and Boys Chorus. Ira’s classmates, nine of the remaining twenty-five classmates are saddened by his demise. We are thankful
and grateful that we had the opportunity to his friendship and laughter throughout high school and when he would
return home for Class Reunions and his home church Revivals.
Sincerely,
Verdell, Breard, Willie Mae, Linnie Grace, Geneva, Lola Mae, Hommie Lee, Della B. & Earnestine Woods
George and Mary are sorry for your loss, you have our deepest sympathy and you’re in our prayers
I am saddened of your loss. uncle Ira had such a quiet so that’s how long I remember him.
We sent our deepest sympathy for the loss of you father.We are keeping you all in our prayers.
To the Johnson family, We the Plummer’s and Tidwell send you all our condolences and sympathy. We have been friends for many years and we have to stick together with Jehovah help . Mr. J and Roland always had jokes and they kept us laughing. So remember if theres anything you all need we are here .Our love always.
Such a quiet soul may God bless his transition
So very sorry for your loss, my heart and love goes out to the Johnson family.
I am so sorry for your loss, truly a loss to all who knew he so well. The comments about he were beautiful, it made me feel as if I knew him.
May our God Jehovah give you the comfort you all need at this time.
We are very saddened by your loss Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of grief.
Just reading the obituary we learn so much. It’s obvious that this was a person with principles and standards. He evidently had high expectations for his children because of the people they have become. May you cherish these memories and look forward to a time when days will be filled with joy, hope and peace. We extend heartfelt condolences to the family.
Throughout my life people would ask me if I was in the military. Next, they would ask me who were my parents. I would tell them about growing up in Foster Care with my Uncle Ira (Dad), and my Cousin Hilda (Mom). Finally, they would say that my parents raised me right. Thank you Jehovah for my family. My Dad’s legacy will continue and he will never be forgotten. I love you all and I’m grateful to be part of the Johnson family. Thanks for allowing me to be part of y’all family.
Sincerely with Love,
Keith