Richard Arlen Johnson, 69, passed away on October 5, 2012 at a local hospital. Richard was a Vietnam Veteran and was honorably discharged a United States Marine. Richard was born in Lake Charles, LA to Robert Johnson and Annie Mae Ardoin Johnson. Mr. Johnson will be remembered for his love of life, story telling, and joking around. He was very quick minded and genuinely loved life.

Mr. Johnson leaves to cherish his memory, his wife; Cynthia Ann Johnson; son, Daniel Arlen Johnson, three stepsons; Andrew and Jake Williams, and John Cook; daughter Angela Meche; step daughter, Lesile McAleavey and husband John; two sisters; Del Marie Babineaux and Marlene J. Koenekamp, five grandchildren; Chandra and Chloe Johnson, Max Knowlton, John Wayne Cook, Torri Williams, and Rebecca and Ivy Sonderegger and numerous nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers; Wilfred Lee, Willard Joseph, Edward, and John Henry Johnson.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012, at 2 PM in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 9 AM until 2 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Johnson’s cremation has been entrusted to Lakeside Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.lakesidefh.com.