Carl was born on February 28, 1955, to Lula Mae Johnson and Thomas Matthew in Memphis, TN. After Carl graduated from Northside High School in 1973, he went on to serve in the Air Force.
As a civilian and avid learner, Carl received numerous certifications in electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, computer operating technology specialists, PC hardware technology, and mechanics. Carl went on to use his skillset and talents at American Home Shield before he retired.
Carl married his wife, Vorella, on February 8, 2002.
In 2004, Carl retired and spent time singing, dancing, and sharing memories with his loved ones, Vorella, Andre, and Ahmanees. He loved to teach his electrical and mechanical skills to friends and apprentices. Carl was an avid movie collector and fantasy and Western TV show lover. Carl enjoyed giving. If he saw a need that he could fill, no matter who you were, he would fill it. He generously gave his knowledge, trained others, and was a helping hand to all.
Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Lula Mae Johnson; father, Thomas Matthew; and two sisters, Barbara Rochelle Johnson and Shirley Johnson-Jones.
He is survived by his loving wife, Vorella Johnson; his son, Marcus Cole; his son, Andre' Carl Johnson; his daughter Andrea Walker; his grandsons, Ahmanees Lowe-Johnson, Aaden Walker, and Ashton Walker; his siblings, Rickey Johnson, Patricia Johnson-Taylor (Walter), Clarence Johnson (Nicola), and Lula M. Johnson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The memorial service for Carl will be at 1pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122.
