Ricky Wayne Johnson

Ricky Wayne Johnson, 48, of Benton Harbor, MI passed away August 29, 2018 in Benton Harbor. A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Hess Lake at the Baroda Township Park in Baroda. Arrangements entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services 556-9450.  Those wishing to share a memory of Ricky online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. The family wants to thank everyone who has supported them through this difficult time.   Ricky was born on May 10, 1970 in St. Joseph, MI to Wayne and Phyllis (Rogers) Johnson.  Ricky worked in the construction field most of his life. He enjoyed working with his hands and the satisfaction of completing projects. He had a real passion for being in the great outdoors, spending as much time as he could fishing, riding his bike and taking long walks. The most important thing for him was spending time with his children, family and friends. Ricky is survived by his daughter, Riki Johnson; son, Phyllip Johnson; brothers and sisters, Gene (Sue) Johnson, Don (Maggie) Johnson, Dennis (Rita) Johnson, Greg Johnson, Patricia (Bud) Graff, Gerald (Heidi) Johnson, Penny Johnson, Donnie (Audra) Johnson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Clark; stepfather, Ken Clark; father, Wayne Johnson and nephew, Winston Graff, III.