Paul Ray Johnson, aged 94, of Raleigh, MS, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Diversicare of Meridian in Meridian, MS. Born on July 23, 1931, in Smith County, Mississippi, Paul lived a long and fulfilling life.

He is survived by his son, Kevin Johnson, and his partner Natacha Rodriguez, along with their children, Skylar Johnson and Emilee Johnson, and Emilee's child, Hudson Drake Brown. He is also survived by his daughter, Rhonda Warren, and her husband Gird Warren, as well as their daughter and son-in-law, Courtney Osborn and Brett, and their daughter, Grayson.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Johnson and Mittie Irene Crumpton Johnson.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 9:45 AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Lower Cemetery in Raleigh, Mississippi, at 10:00 AM. Arrangements are being handled by Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs.

Pallbearers for the service will be Karl Parker, Lane Parker, Chad Parker, and Patrick Parker.