Kenneth Johnson Obituary

Kenneth Arnold Johnson


August 22, 1947 - April 22, 2022

Kenneth Arnold Johnson was born in Eugene, OR to parents Arnold and Anna Johnson on Aug. 22, 1947 and went home to be with the Lord April 22, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.


Kennth's Family moved to the Red Bluff area in 1959. He attended local schools graduating from Red Bluff High in 1965. He also attended Bethany Bible College in Santa Cruz for 1 year before Enlisting in The Army "Buddy System" with Carl Whatley. His basic training was in Fort Lewis, WA., and AIT for Heavy Equipment in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He served a Tour of Duty in Germany and a 2nd Tour of Duty Viet Nam.


When he returned home to Red Bluff he married Peggy Farmer. They were married 20 years, they had 7 children. During that time he worked in the tire business and ministered in several churches in CA. and was the Associate Pastor in Port Orford OR. In his latter years he returned to ministry in his local church. He loved hunting, fishing, motorcycles and playing baseball with the city and church leagues.


Kenneth was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his children Tricia Childers, Camille Halkides, Heidi Henderson, Kara Johnson, Rachel Moore, Chad Johnson, Bradley Johnson and their spouses and families: 15 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Geri McCaslin and spouse, brother Stanley Johnson and spouse, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his wife Dianna Johnson. A service is planned for Kenneth at the Parkside Nazarene Church 3885 Richardson Dr, Auburn Ca. Saturday, June 11th 2022 at 1pm.