John "Curtis" Johnson

John “Curtis” Johnson, 83, of Mint Hill, passed away April 30, 2012. Curtis was born on February 8, 1929 to Lex and Lola Johnson in Anson County, NC. A veteran of the Navy, Curtis spent time on an aircraft carrier as an airplane mechanic. He spent his working career with Ralston Purina as a Quality Control Manager. Curtis had a passion for golf, was a great handyman, enjoyed working in his garden, and mostly, spending time with family.

Curtis was the youngest and the last surviving of 7 children. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Thomas Johnson; sons: Tony C. (Jane) and Michael Johnson; grandchildren: John Adam Johnson and Natalie (Chad) Broadway; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Curtis will always be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather.

Family will receive friends Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at McEwen Mint Hill Chapel 7428 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Mint Hill, NC 28227. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 4, 2102 at 12:00pm at McEwen Mint Hill Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

Please visit Curtis’ online memorial at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com