Mr. Ricky Lynn Johnson, age 69, of Dodson, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at his residence. Born on June 27, 1956, in Winnfield, Louisiana, Ricky spent his life rooted in the close-knit community of Dodson. He attended Calvin High School and was a retired logger, a profession that reflected his strong work ethic and deep connection to the land. In his spare time, he found great enjoyment in hunting and fishing, pursuits that brought him both peace and fulfillment.

Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Henry Clay Johnson; his mother, Thelma Jones Johnson; his beloved wife, Barbara Johnson; and his son, Josh Corbit. He is survived by his son, Antonio Whisenant, siblings, William Johnson, Lessie Martin, Dessie Whisenant, Diana Hunter, and Louise Holmes, along with a host of extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

A time of visitation will be held at Southern Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Bobby Bates officiating. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.