Ruffas Andrew Johnson, age 84, of Brunswick, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his residence after a short illness. He was born in Alma, GA. on September 20, 1934 to the late William James Johnson and Della Mae Johnson. One brother William C. Johnson preceded him in death.He retired from the U. S. Air Force and also retired from the City of Brunswick.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rita Mae Taylor Johnson, one son, James A. Johnson of Blythe Island, GA, five daughters, Darlene R. Wiggins (P. J.), Denise Wendel and Donna Smith (Frederick) of Brunswick, Ga., Debbie S. Timmons of Nahunta, GA. and Diane Locklain (Andy) of Effingham, SC., one brother, James C. Johnson of Orlando, FL., 21 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Crosby Funeral Home with Rev. T. F. Yawn officiating. Interment will follow in Wolf Pit Cemetery with full Military Honors. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Unity Baptist Church 193 Unity Church Rd. Alma, GA. 31510

Active pallbearers will be; Terry Wendel, Larry Wendel, Ethan Wendel, Phillip Smith, Christopher Fennel and Andrew Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be; Keith McCollum, Joshua Williams, Jonathan Wiggins, Michael Smith, Steven Smith and James Johnson.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.