Ronald G. Johnson (September 21, 1943 – July 14, 2020) was an American pharmacist and politician.
Ron Johnson | |
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Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
In office January 3, 1984 – July 14, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Jim Bennett[1] |
Succeeded by | Ben Robbins[2] |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 54th district | |
In office November 8, 1978 – January 3, 1984 | |
Preceded by | Murray McClusky[3] |
Succeeded by | George Perdue[4] |
Personal details | |
Born | Bonifay, Florida, US | September 21, 1943
Died | July 14, 2020 Birmingham, Alabama, US | (aged 76)
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Pharmacist |
Johnson was born in Bonifay, Florida. Johnson received his degrees in chemistry and biology from Florida State University and in pharmacy from Auburn University. He lived in Sylacauga, Alabama and was a pharmacist. He was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 33rd District, serving since 1978, which made him the chamber's most senior member. Johnson was a member of the Democratic Party until 1998, when he switched to the Republican Party.[5] He died of liver cancer on July 14, 2020, while still in office.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Our Campaigns - AL House 033 Race - Nov 08, 1983". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ "GOP candidate wins state special election". 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - AL House 054 Race - Nov 07, 1978". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - AL House 054 Race - Nov 02, 1982". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ "Ronald Johnson". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ^ "Alabama Rep. Ronald Johnson dies at 76". July 15, 2020.
- ^ Perryman, Lee (July 14, 2020). "State Representative Ron Johnson dies". Sylacauga News.