Ralph Sholan Johnson, 88, died on Nov. 23, 2005, in Nevada, Texas.

He was born on Nov. 8, 1917, in Piggott, the son of the late Dell and Anna Johnson.

He served in CCC Camps in the 30's and joined the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from the Federal Housing Administration and attended North Highland Bible Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and his loving wife, Virgie Mae Bowen Johnson.

He is survived by one sister, Triply Muse of Piggott; his children, Linda Gail Noblitt of Dallas and Russell Johnson of Nevada, Texas; grandchildren, Russell David Johnson, Sholana Kay Wells and Ronald Jay Johnson; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Restland Memorial Chapel in Dallas.

Restland Funeral Home of Dallas was in charge of the arrangements.