Rene Lee Johnson, 89, of Lake Charles died on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at his residence.
He was born in the Ville Platte area and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served in the U.S. Army between World War II and the Korean Conflict. During his career, he worked as a carpenter, seaman, bricklayer and boilermaker, spending many years with Nolan and Elmer Conner Carpentry. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
He is survived by his son, Brent Johnson and wife Lura of Crosby, Texas; daughters, Diana Faye Ledet and husband David of Gibson, Sandi Lynn Manuel and husband Leonard of Lake Charles, and Selena Joy Biddy and husband Randy of Ragley; brother, Elvin Joseph Johnson of Colmesneil, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Mae Johnson.
His funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Sean Johnson, his grandson, will lead the service. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the start of the service.
