Carl Joseph Johnson Sr.

Carl Joseph Johnson, Sr. Lansing Age 60, was born December 1, 1948 in New Roads, LA to Joseph N. and Emma Johnson and passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. He graduated from Rosenwald High School in New Roads. He continued his education by receiving a B.A. at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA and a M.A. at Michigan State University. He was a member of the Epsilon Tau Sigma Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He was a recent retiree of the Ingham Intermediate School District, where he taught for over 26 years. He was the Coordinator of the Special Education Department at Everett High School. Carl also taught adjudicated youth at Camp Highfields, a residential facility and Heartwood School for the autistic impaired. He was preceded in death by both parents and one sibling. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Glendora; children, Nicole and Carl, Jr.; stepchildren, Ronnie and Teria Pikes; brothers, Dr. Wilfred (Mary) Johnson and Elwin (Ingra) Johnson; sisters, Cornelia Johnson, Carolyn (Thomas) Smith, and Shirley Johnson; 5 brother-in-laws; 2 sisters-in-law; 3 aunts; 2 uncles; and a host of family and friends. Friends may visit Mr. Carl Johnson, Sr. Tuesday, August 25, 12 - 7 p.m., at the Riley Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 5 - 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 26, 1:00 p.m., at New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 3800 W. Miller Rd. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral. The family would like to extend a special thanks the staff at Sparrow Health Systems - St. Lawrence Campus- Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.