Donald Ray Johnson, 63 of Newton, N.C. passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1957 in Catawba county a son of Carolyn Propst Johnson of Newton and the late Jack Ray Johnson. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Maiden and employed as a fork lift operator. In addition to his mother, Carolyn Johnson, he is survived by his daughter, Crystal Breedlove and husband, Philip of Vale Brothers: Ronnie Johnson and Kevin Johnson of Newton Sister: Lynn Triplett of Newton Grandson: Daylin Breedlove Granddaughter: Shania Breedlove A Celebration of Life will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in the Chapel of Burke Mortuary in Maiden with Rev. Eddie Andrews officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Johnson Family.