Carl Johnson Obituary
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Carl graduated from Washington University in St. Louis summa cum laude with a BA in history and psychology. Afterwards he moved to Israel where he studied Talmud in Jerusalem at Shapell's Darche Noam and the Mir Yeshiva. He then obtained an LLB from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, The Faculty of Law. He was a member of the New York State Bar Association.
Carl is survived by his parents, Kirk A. Johnson and Minette Liebling Johnson, Hendersonville, NC, sister Natalie Larah (Mark) and nieces Eleanor Rae Larah, and Frances Helen Larah, Austin, TX, grandmother Norda Johnson, Tilden, NE and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him.
A graveside funeral was held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, 12:00 PM at Lou Pollock Cemetery, Asheville, NC.
The family requests that donations in his memory be sent to: Chabad-Lubavitch, WNC, Inc., www.chabadasheville.org/donate, the charity of your choice or plant a tree in Carl's memory.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Troy Brengle
July 1, 2024
This photo is from the hike we did in Carl's memory.
Troy Brengle
July 1, 2024
Troy Brengle
July 1, 2024
Troy Brengle
July 1, 2024
Carl was a member of my barefoot hiking group, and I was always glad when he showed up. It was obvious to me that Carl had a kind heart and cared about others. I wish we could have had more time to spend together.
One time, when I was meeting Carl for a hike with some other friends, one of the group (who will not be named) accidentally got his vehicle stuck precariously in a ditch. Immediately upon seeing the incident, Carl sprang to action, ran across the road, and assessed the situation. He recalled seeing some planks of wood on the side of the road where he'd parked, which he expeditiously went and retrieved. Carl and the others positioned the planks so that the knuckle-headed driver could safely pull his vehicle out, avoiding costly damage and/or the expenses of a tow. Thanks, Carl!
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Denise Paris
April 14, 2024
Even though Carl had such a a quiet demeanor, and stood back to watch others, I found him to be gentle and shy, yet wanting to talk. He was awkward at first with our small talk, but the longer we spoke, he warmed to me and shared some of his feelings the few times we were at the same meetings in Hendersonville. He had even honored my home when I held a celebration of life last spring. To say that I am saddened that a young life has passed too soon, it is even more heartbreaking that it was someone as kind and gentle as Carl. May his heart and soul find the peace and serenity he was seeking. My condolences to his family and friends.
Debra Madaras
April 12, 2024
I will remember his shy warm smile. A beautiful and gentle soul.
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