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JOHNSON, Charles S. Jr. M.D. of Dayton, passed away September 26, 2006 after a full and productive life. Following graduation from Fisk University, he served during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps and as a civilian flight instructor at Moton Field in Tuskegee, AL. Dr. Johnson received his M.D. Degree from Meharry Medical College. He established a family medical practice in Dayton in 1951, becoming the first African-American member of the medical staff at Miami Valley Hospital, ministering to the health care needs of generations of Daytonians, and establishing several pioneering business ventures. He was known for his astute diagnostic skills, his sage counsel, his wry humor, and his devotion to family. He is survived by his wife, Rosamond (Darden) Johnson, brother, Jeh Vincent Johnson, sister, Patricia Johnson Clifford, sisters-in-law, Norma Johnson and Gloria Darden, two children, Charles S. Johnson III and Winifred Marie Johnson, daughter-in-law, Sondra Rhoades Johnson, four grandchildren, Charles S. Johnson IV, Christopher Lawrence Johnson, Courtney Nicole McClure, and Colin Taylor Burnett, two great grandchildren, Madison Corrine McClure and Ansley Laurel McClure, and numerous relatives, colleagues, and friends. The time and location of a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Contributions in memory of Dr. Charles S. Johnson, Jr. may be made to the Charles S. Johnson Scholarship Fund, c/o Office of Institutional Advancement, Fisk University, 1000 17th Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37208. Ceremonies entrusted to McLIN FUNERAL CHAPEL/NORTHERN HILLS, 2801 N. Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, Ohio.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Johnson
Gina Moore
September 25, 2020
Dr. Johnson was our family doctor for many many years. He diagnosed my father's lung cancer and due to that, my father lived 20 years longer. He had the fast gowing cell type. Dr. Johnson was a true pioneer and medical genius. They DO NOT make them like that anymore. Man how i miss him. I am sure that he is in heaven entertaining and going off. LOL
Pamela Shackelford
October 14, 2006
On behalf of my mom and I, we would like to thank Dr. Johnson for his years of service. He delivered me at MVH and cared for my mother until his health failed. We are praying for his family. Pam Shackelford and Gracy Thomas
Sherry Carpenter
October 7, 2006
Johnson family may God be with you through this hurtful time. To Dr.Johnson's wife his children and grandchildren to his staff Barbara
and others. We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Dr. Johnson was a professional doctor and he cares about people. And I mean really care. His sense of humor. His love he gave to the community we could only wish there was others and truly he was a blessing from God. I do know that he has a crown and a seat with heavenly father. Johnson family our soldier has did his job.He is tired now he must retire even though it hurts so much. May God Bless you and keep
you.
Carpenter family.
Virginia Bass
October 6, 2006
I am so thankful for Dr. Johnson. He found the enlarged heart that my three year old son had, and this was missed by all the Doctors at Childrens. I took my baby to him for a pyshical for child care when this was found. Today my baby is 36 years old, had a heart transplant at the age of 19, I have two grandchildren from this son. I am so thankful for Dr. Johnson. He delivered this son and also my younger sister and brother. When I was a little girl Dr. Johnson came
to the house to treat my poison ivy. So many good things to say about Dr. Johnson.
norma jackson
October 6, 2006
My sympathy on the loss of your beloved, Dr. Charlie Johnson. I worked with him in the Labor & Delivery Department at the old St. Elizabeth Hospital many years ago.
This was a brilliant diagnostician who knew and loved his patients. He now rests.
Dr. Martha Hargrove
October 5, 2006
To the Family of Dr. Charles S. Johnson, Jr.
Dr. Johnson was the family physician for the Joseph Hargrove family in Dayton, Ohio for many, many decades. We could ALWAYS count on Dr. Johnson to care for our medical needs, but more than that, he would listen to our personal concerns and give us his best advice to help us with our everyday concerns. The Hargrove family was honored and proud to called Dr. Johnson "A TRUE FRIEND" and a caring physician. He, indeed, was one of God's chosen vessels for the time he was with us. He will be deeply missed...
God bless and keep you...
The Joseph Hargrove Family,
Dayton, Ohio
Saundra Thurman
October 4, 2006
To the Johnson Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. Dr.Johnson was my doctor for a long time when I was young. I remember a time when I was sick and Doc came to my parents home at 3:00 AM. My parents had called the office and he told them he would come to see me after office hours. I asked him what was wrong with me following his examination and he said he did not know but take this medicine.Whatever the medicine was, it made me feel better. I still chuckle when I think about it.
I pray that God will comfort your family during this time. Please accept my heart felt condolences. Thank you for sharing Doc with all of his patients.
God Bless,
Saundra Kendrick Thurman
Jan House-Young (Crosby)
October 3, 2006
You!!!will be missed. With all the positive things you shared with me and also my family..... You birth me ... Show me the history of Medical in books and in words of your knowledges.... In the past I have cry to you and also laugh with you. You will always be in my heart as my God Father.... May the Lord Be With the Johnson Family ....Our Prayer's are with you at this time of grief....His memories of joy and love will always be there with you.......FOREVER............
JEROME BELL
October 3, 2006
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND LOVE TO DR. JOHNSON'S FAMILY. HE DELIVERED ALL THE CHILDREN IN THE BELL FAMILY.WE WILL TRULY MISS HIM AND HIS VAST KNOWLEDGE OF LIFE.GOD BLESS IN THIS TIME OF HIS HOMEGOING.MATTIE,ROBERT,LENORA,RENA,JEROME&SYLVIA
Paula Gibson
October 2, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the JOHNSON FAMILY. He was my family doctor for over 50 years. He will truly be missed.
The Gibson and Miller Family
Katrina (Dunn) Parker
October 2, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will truly miss our beloved friend and family doctor. The Jones/Dunn familes.William Dunn,Jr.Robert"Kuumba"Jones, Mary Dunn.
cheryl jefferson
October 2, 2006
Thank you DR. Johnson for your health care
Annetta Clay-Knox
October 2, 2006
I would like to give my condolences to the family of the late Dr. Charles S. Johnson. He was a family doctor of ours for years. The families I'm speaking of are the Parks' and Clay's. I was born in May 1958 and was in doctor Johnson's office in June 1958, I peeked at my chart one day while waiting for him to see me. He also diagnosed my now 32 year old niece when she was only 6 months old and had been misdiagnosed numerous times. My mom said, bring that baby over here & let me take her down to doctor Johnson's office. Our family will greatly miss this wonderful, caring doctor and our prayers will be with the family.
Karmen Johnson
October 2, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson Family. Dr. Johnson was my doctor literally from the beginning. He brought me into this world. He cared for me from that day until I moved out of state and sometimes even after that time. I will never forget those 3 a.m. house calls to stop a cough or other illness. He was a physian and family friend in every since of the word. He will be truly missed.
I. Farmer
October 2, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family. Dr Johnson was truly a dedicated physician to me and my family for many many years. He will be sadly missed. I. Farmer (Phil) & Grigsby family
Patricia Pao
October 1, 2006
Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. Sending you lots of love,
Athleen Taylor Kelly (Indianapolis, Ind)
Edna Senour (Indianapolis, Ind)
Patricia Kelly Pao & Family (Ashburn, Va)
Debra Kelly Lin & Family (Santa Rosa, Ca)
G. Moore
October 1, 2006
To The Family of Charles Johnson. Please find comfort in knowing that Heaven has welcomed home a wonderful son , christian and physician. Dr. Johnson was our family physician for many years. It was because of Dr. Johnson's dedication that my father lived an additional 20 years.
Kim Clay
October 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rosa, Kim, Kevin & Little Kevin
The Clays
ELLA menefee
October 1, 2006
MYTHOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU CELEBRATE A VERY WELL AND ACCOMPLISHED LIFE THAT HE LIVED.MS. ELLA MENEFEE
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