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Charles W. Johnson

1924 - 2016

Charles W. Johnson obituary, 1924-2016, Colbert, GA

BORN

1924

DIED

2016

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3195 Atlanta Highway

Athens, Georgia

Charles Johnson Obituary

Chief Master Sergeant Charles W. Johnson, 91, of Colbert, GA, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence after a long illness.

He was born in Brady (McCulloch County), TX on April 11, 1924 to Joseph Taylor and Stella Holley Johnson. Mr. Joseph Johnson was from Vernon, AL and Mrs. Stella Johnson was from Columbus, MS. Charles attended Brookesmith High School, Brookesmith, TX, where he met Ethel Joyce Mathews. They were high school sweethearts and graduated in 1941, then married in 1942. The following year he joined the United States Army Air Corps and served until his retirement in 1971.

He served in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War where he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and the Bronze Star. During WWII, he completed 33 bombing missions in B17's as top turret gunner. He received numerous other medals during his time in service for our country. He achieved the rating of Chief Master Sergeant.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Johnson of Mason, TX; two brothers, Lewis Johnson of Washington State and Raymond T. Johnson of Grand Prairie, TX; two sisters, Ila Mae Duncan of Mason, TX and Marie Barker of Brady, TX; and one nephew, James R. Duncan of San Antonio, TX.

Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Ethel Joyce Johnson of Colbert, GA; a son, Charles Gary Johnson (Ina) of Ellijay, GA; a daughter, Karen R. Wilkes of Colbert, GA; four grandchildren, Matt Johnson of Denver, CO, Jennifer Fowler (Dana) of Powder Springs, GA, Lorey Phillips (Alden) of Colbert, GA and Clint Wilkes of Colbert, GA; six great-grandchildren, Truman and Kalena Johnson, Mylie Madden, Dane Fowler, Kayla Phillips and Drayton Wilkes; two nephews, J.B. Johnson (Barbara) of Arlington, VA and David Barker of Brady, TX; a niece, Lynda Gail Hendley of Brady, TX.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 17 at 2 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home in Athens, GA. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to heart or cancer research.

Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. 4/11/1924 - 2/11/2016

Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Feb. 13, 2016.
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We have known Charlie for a good number of years and are so very sorry for the loss to his family and friends. We will always remember the good times and fellowship. God Bless

Mary Gale and Larry Russell

February 15, 2016

A true loss to everyone. Even the ones that did not get the opportunity to meet him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. For he has crossed the river and waiting on their return home.

Travis Wright

February 14, 2016

Thank you Uncle Charlie for your service to our Country. I am sorry we did not get to see you in your later life, but you were always in our hearts. God bless you and Joyce. You left a wonderful legacy for your family.

Lynda & John Hendley

February 13, 2016

Farewell salute to CMSGT Johnson who served his country during three wars. Thank you for this service.

James Tiller

February 13, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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