Rickey Wayne Johnson

Rickey W. Johnson, 68, transitioned from this life on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 9am to 11am at First Missionary Baptist Church, 507 Swayze Street, Monroe, LA. Funeral service will commence at Saturday, February 10, 2024, at First Missionary Baptist Church at 11:00 AM. Burial will immediately follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, LA. 

On March 16, 1955, Willie Sr, and Lue Nittie Jones Johnson had their eighth child, Rickey Wayne Johnson, born and raised at 3108 Owl Street in Monroe, Louisiana. Rickey received his education in the Monroe City Schools, graduating from Carroll High School in 1973. He subsequently attended Southern University A&M in Baton Rouge, LA before returning to Monroe, LA. He married Brenda Scott and to this unto were born four children: Heather, Rictavion, Allayah, and Torey. He joined First Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA under the spirit filled leadership of Pastor Tegitra K. Thomas. Rickey love to have a good time and had an awesome sense of humor. He especially loved to cook and spent much of his life sharing his culinary skills and delicious food with others. He served as a chef at Best Buy Soul Food Restaurant located at 2952 Renwick Street for many years. He had a a sweet tooth and loved deserts. Most importantly, he was very loving and giving, and loved each of his four children unconditionally. Rickey was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Willie, Jr. and James; three sisters: Lula Mae, Pearlie Mae, and Margaret Deloris. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters: Heather S. Johnson (Rachel) of New York City, New Your, and Allayah D. Johnson of West Monroe, Louisiana: two sone Rictavion D. Johnson of Overland Park, Kansas and Torey S. Johnson of West Monroe, Louisiana; two granddaughters: Amiyah Love and Tiana Love of West Monroe, Louisiana; one brother Joseph Johnson (Danute) of Folsom, California; and two sisters, Beverly Batiste of Bellflower, California, and Gloria Jean Reed of Los Angeles, California. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

A Message from Heaven

Perhaps you aren't ready yet to say goodbye, Perhaps you thought of things you wish you'd said, Well so have I. For one thing, I would have told you not to worry about me, I'm with the Lord in Heaven now. You knew that's where I'd be. I'm sorry that you're feeling sad, for I am so happy now. I've asked the Lord to ease your hurt and comfort you somehow. It's hard at the beginning, but I know you'll make it through, I hope it helps to know that I'll be waiting on you. 

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