Salathiel L. Johnson

Salathiel L. “Sal” Johnson, 46, of Carrier Mills, IL passed away at 8:42 am on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will begin at 10 until service time with Rev. Perry Irvin Jr. officiating. Burial will follow services at Lakeview Cemetery in Carrier Mills, IL.

Sal was born on July 31, 1979 in Harrisburg, IL to Curtis Bradford and Brenda (Johnson) Jones.

He worked as a Coal Miner for Viking Mines. While he worked hard to provide for himself and loved ones, Sal also knew how to enjoy life. He had a gift for bringing people together and an infectious energy that could light up a room. That gift and his talent behind the grill lead to him operating “Sal’s Millz BBQ” in Carrier Mills, IL. Sal provided not only good food, but also laughter and genuine kindness through his BBQ endeavours. He was a member of AME Baber Chapel in Carrier Mills, IL, and found peace in fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Sal made many lasting connections and cherished memories where his light will continue to shine through the lives that he impacted.

He is survived by his Mother: Brenda Jones Carrier Mills, IL; Son: Carson Winters; Sisters: Garnette (Clifton Pollock) Johnson of Louisville, KY, Davia Pabey Simpson of Springfield, IL, Jazahlia Bradford, Arisela Bradford and Niccia Bradford; Nieces and Nephews: Alayasha Pollock, Zaria Pollock, Journey Pollock, Kingston Pollock and Ameer Keys of Louisville, KY; Taheem Pabey, Taaliyah Pabey and Taniyah Pabey of Sullivan, IN; Aunts: Francis Edwards and Linda Kincaid; Uncles: David (Lisa) Bradford of Waverly, TN, Zyndell Bradford of San Antonio, TX, Isaac Bradford of Stonefort, IL, and Robert Bradford of West Frankfort, IL; Grandmother: Claretta Bradford of Harrisburg, IL; Special Friends: Justin Bacon, Josh Cowper, Cortez Ellis, Brandi Garnett, Desmond Nelson, David Nelson, and Perry Irvin Jr., Tanesha Pious, Terra Taborn and along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sal was preceded in death by his Father: Curtis Bradford; Uncle: Alan Bradford; Cousins: Darius Brownlee and Christopher Ward; Grandparents: Melvin and Otha Johnson, and Special Friend: Vearn Guyton III.