Joseph R. Johnson, 28, of Aurora passed away surrounded by family on March 14, 2016. He was a dedicated father and his 4 boys were his pride and joy. He loved fishing, camp fires with the boys, motorcycles, fast cars and above all he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Kenneth, Mason, Connor, and Carter, his mother Veronica (Scott Luttermoser) Ross, father Ken (Tiffany) Harkins, siblings, Bobbi Jo Tackitt, Emily Johnson, Meghan Sebby, Breanna, Derek and Caleb Harkins and Andrew (Leann)Johnson. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents Robert and Janet Johnson, paternal grandparents Ken and Denise Harkins, aunts and uncles Sandy (Fred) Vargas, Jeremy Harkins, Sabrina (Pat) Jennings, special friend Udel Beltran, nieces and nephews Sarah and Kyle Vargas, Claire, Cole and Lyra Johnson as well as friends Latisha Mangers and Amber Schindlbeck. Family will be receiving guests on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Aurora, IL.