Johnnie Allen Mouton was born on October 2, 1944 to the union of John Mouton and Jeannette Lena Johnson Mouton. He transitioned peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with his devoted wife, Annie, at his bedside.

Johnnie was baptized in 1952 by the late Reverend Dr. Walter J. Moore, Pastor of the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He faithfully served as a member of the Male Chorus and the Condolence Committee. He was the Sunday School Assistant Superintendent, Trustee Board Chairman, Boy Scout Cub Master- Pack 42, and active in the brotherhood of the church.

Johnnie completed his primary education at First Ward Colored Elementary School and is a graduate of the class of 1962, W.O. Boston High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After high school, Johnnie matriculated at McNeese State University and Grambling College of Louisiana (now Grambling State University) where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1966. He continued his education at McNeese State University by earning a Master's Degree in Education Administration and Supervision in 1969.  Johnnie received his Master's Plus 30 Degree from McNeese State University in 1986. In addition to these degrees, he earned graduate level credits at the University of Maine and held multiple certifications in the field of education.

After completing his Bachelor's Degree at Grambling, he accepted a Math and Science teaching position at Mossville High School in Mossville, Louisiana. While teaching at Mossville, Johnnie positively impacted the students and families of the Mossville Community. Johnnie also taught at LaGrange Middle School, Reynaud Middle School, S. J. Welch Middle School, and Ray D. Molo Magnet Middle School. While teaching at Molo, Johnnie was promoted to Assistant Principal and Principal of Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School. As principal of Molo, he led the faculty and staff in creating an equitable environment which encouraged all of his students to learn. In 1999, he was named the Calcasieu Parish Middle School Principal of the Year and Louisiana Region III Middle School Principal of the Year. Johnnie also had membership affiliations with: The Calcasieu Association of Educators, The Louisiana Association of Educators, The National Education Association, The Calcasieu Association of Principals, The Louisiana Association of Principals, The National Association of Secondary School Principals, and The National Middle School Association. Johnnie retired in 2002 after 36 years of faithful service. However, Johnnie returned to work as an In-School Isolation Instructor at Pearl Watson Elementary School from 2003-2006.   Throughout his career, it was important to Johnnie to make sure his students were provided every possible opportunity. He strived to ensure that all of his students were disciplined, prepared to be productive members of society, and equipped to be able to give back to their respective communities.

Due to his reputation for helping children and the community, in 1985 Johnnie was asked to assist with the City of Lake Charles Summer Food Service Program as a part time employee during the summer. He served as a monitor, visiting all sites to ensure compliance and compiling reports. He faithfully worked every summer from 1985 to 2020 and eventually oversaw the administration of the program. The Summer Food Service Program provides nutritious meals for children 18 years or younger or over 18 years with mental or physical handicaps during the summer months when schools are closed and the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs are not in service. During the summer, the program served over 140,000 meals at 21 sites throughout the city of Lake Charles.

Through his teaching assignment at Mossville High School, he met Annie L. Lewis, and after a beautiful courtship, they were married on July 26, 1975. Annie and Johnnie were blessed to enjoy 47 years of matrimony. To this union one son, John Van-Caldwell Mouton, was born.

Throughout his adult life, Johnnie has possessed a passion for not only helping children, but also giving back to the community. He is a 1964 initiate of the Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Grambling State College of Louisiana. After graduation, he became an active member of the Zeta Psi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated where he became a life member. Johnnie also served as past president and parliamentarian. Johnnie's membership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity spanned over 50 years. He never hesitated to share his opinion on fraternal matters or to take a younger brother under his wing for mentorship and encouragement.

Johnnie served as the Chairman of the Board for the Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union from 1994 until the time of his death. He successfully oversaw the merger of the McNeese Credit Union with the Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union. He was also instrumental in the purchase of land on McNeese Street for the building of a new location. He was the president of the John J. Johnson II Memorial Scholarship Foundation. He was the past Executive Director of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Community Action Agency. He was a member of Top Lords of Distinction. Johnnie served on the Mayor's Clean City Board of Lake Charles and The City of Lake Charles Citizens Advisory Committee. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the following organizations: The Educational and Treatment Council, The Christus St. Patrick Foundation, Duplechain University and the Southwest Louisiana March of Dimes.

It is true that Johnnie loved to uplift his fellowman, however, he also loved life. He was a charter member and past king of the Krewe de Classique. Johnnie looked forward with excitement to letting the good times roll each Mardi Gras season. Johnnie loved to travel and often took vacations with his wife, Annie, and family. He enjoyed attending sporting events, playing cards, watching television, cooking, and getting together once a month with the Molo Connection.

Johnnie will best be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and educator to his family members and many associates in the community in which he served.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 47 years, Annie, his son, John V. Mouton of Lafayette, LA, Sisters in Law, Ivy P. Mouton of Lake Charles, LA, Cora L. Calahan of Jonesboro, LA, and Marion L. Bradford of Carrollton, TX. He is also survived by one niece, Avonda Mouton Commodore (Marius) of New Orleans, LA, two nephews, Thomas Rodney Bradford (Sharonda) of Lancaster, TX and Landon R. Calahan of Jonesboro, LA, and one goddaughter, Tonya R. Taylor (James) of Houston TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jeannette Johnson Mouton, his brother, Alfread G. Mouton, his sister, Autoria Mouton, and niece, Xanthia C. Weatherall.