Charles H. Johnson

On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Charles H. Johnson, after a long illness departed this life for his spirit to seek and find peace and eternal rest. Charles the son of Miller Johnson and Ruth Welbourne was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 27,1934. Charles was a product of the Baltimore City Public School System. He was an employee of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company which later became Bell Atlantic. He retired with 40 years of distinguished service. In December 1952, Charles was married to Shirley Cook and from that union was born Charles Jr (deceased), Tabb and Jeffrey Johnson. On August 31, 1962 a son, Kevin Johnson was born to Charles and Daisie Scott. Kevin and his daughters Sydney and Shelby all from out of state relished the times that they were able to see him. Children who have had the privilege to come into his life still love and cherish him dearly. Pop or Pop-Pop will be sorely missed. His younger siblings will miss spoiling him. He could not boil water. He held a special place in the heart of his Aunt Blanche, with whom he lived with for over 40 years, his Uncle Harry, and all of his nieces, nephews and cousins. There is a hole in the heart of his special friend of many years, Barbara Sheard. During his developmental years his mother impressed upon him the importance of the Golden Rule. "Do unto others, as you would have others do unto you." This was evidenced by a statement made by all of his friends and acquaintances, which was "Charles is a good guy!" He was easy to befriend and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was an avid sports fan. Charles played flag football with the Baltimore Starlings. They were the first black team to win the State Championship. Actually they won it in 1959 and it was taken from them on a technicality. No worry, they came back and won it in 1960 and that distinction was for keeps. He was a season ticket holder with the Baltimore Colts and likewise with the Baltimore Ravens. Charles had one brother Vernon Lee Graves who passed before him. He leaves to cherish his memory: Barbara Sheard; three children, Tabb Johnson, Jeffrey Johnson and Kevin Johnson (Vetta); two grandchildren, Sydney and Shelby; two sisters, Mary Chambers and June Sedgwick; one brother, Calvin J. Graves (Florence); one aunt, Blanche Pinkney; one uncle, Harry Bradford; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Charles H. Johnson

February 27, 1934 - February 14, 2017