Alton Johnson, 72, Breckenridge Missouri passed away on March 12 2012 at his home. He had lived in Breckenridge for the past 14 years.Ray was born on October 23 1939 in Tahlequah Oklahoma to Claud and Gladys Aldridge Johnson. He had graduated from East High School in Kansas City Mo. and had earned a master's degree and a doctorate. He had previously worked in the banking business and had been a retired United Methodist Minister at the church in Gilman City Mo. He has also worked as a tax preparer.Ray had served our country in the Navy. He was a member of the Braymer Mo. VFW the Masonic Lodge of Breckenridge and a member of the Breckenridge United Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents; son Tony; step-son Leroy Gardner; and a sister Shirley.Ray married Darlene Tate in Breckenridge Mo. to June 22 1985. She survives of the home.Additional survivors: Son Justin Johnson New York State; Daughter Leslie Johnson Burlington VT; Step-children William and David Gardner both of Breckenridge; Phillip Gardner Kansas City Ks; Rhonda Mowell Blue Springs Mo.; Becky Wrenn Montana; Brother Claud Johnson; Sisters Teresa Howell and Lola Smith; Half-Sisters April Van Holt and Alice; Half-Brother Stanley Harmon; 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.