Louis S. Johnson

Louis S. Johnson, 83, of Massillon, passed away on April 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Woodsfield, Ohio on November 15, 1939 to the late Frank and Opal Johnson. He was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He married Ruth Ann Bunton on November 11, 1961 and they shared 62 years together.

Louis worked as a Supervisor for Timken Roller Bearing for 43 years. He was an avid golfer, was a diehard Ohio State Buckeye fan, and spending time with friends in Hilton Head each winter. Louis was devoted to his grandchildren and he never missed a sporting event or dance recital. He was a High School Football Official for many years and he was active with his son Mark coaching his Perry Heights Baseball teams and his YMCA youth Basketball Teams. Louis was a member of William McKinley Masonic Lodge #431 F&AM, and the Ancient and Accepted Valley of the Scottish Rite - Canton. He will forever be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Louis is survived by his wife Ruth Ann; his children Staci (Chip) Shew and Mark (Amy) Johnson; Dr. Steven Kelly; his grandchildren Matthew (Brooke), Hannah, Adam (Lexi), Andrew, Alexandra, Jack, Jake, Bill (Lauren), Annie (Mike), Russell and John as well as a host of family and friends. In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his brothers Everett and Enned; his sisters Janet and Phyllis.

A Celebration of his life will be held at the Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 12 noon. The family will receive friends from 10a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice nurses Melissa and Karen; Caregiver Charlie, Special Nephew Joe and finally their dinner and gambling friends. Donations can be made in Louis' memory to Aultman Hospice - 2821 Woodlawn Avenue NW, Canton, OH 44708 and J.D.R.F - Michigan/Northern Ohio Chapter - 24539 North Western Highway - Suite #125, Southfield, Michigan 48075