Carl H. Johnson Sr.

Carl H. Johnson, Sr., 69, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at his home. Carl was born April 1, 1940 in Springfield, the son of Roy and Helen Lomprez Johnson Sr. He married Marilyn Harrison on February 25, 1961 at Fifth Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Carl dedicated 30 years as a sheet metal worker with the Union Local #218, retiring in 1992. He was an avid outdoorsman; fishing, hunting, and camping whenever he could. More than anything, Carl loved his family, adoring his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding Carl in death are his brother, Roy Johnson, Jr. and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Johnson of Springfield; his children, Carl (wife, Cathy) Johnson, Jr. of Mt. Auburn and Angela (husband, Robert) Spradlin of Alexander; grandchildren, Carl (wife, Crystal) Johnson, Melanie (husband, Greg) Sanderfield, Lisa Gochanour, Vivian and Robert Spradlin; great-grandchildren, Olivia McKee and Sophia Sanderfield; his brothers, Mondell (wife, Gail) of Middletown, Frank (wife, Emma) of Bloomington, Jack (wife, Judy) of Springfield, Jerry (wife, Linda) of Bloomington, and Everette Johnson of Taylorville; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A memorial ceremony will follow at 2:00 p.m. Inurnment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in the Virtues of Life Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Home Hospice, 701 N. Bond St., Springfield, IL 62702.