Charles Johnson

Charles Ernest Johnson Sr., 67 of Clinton passed away October 7, 2011 at Middlesex Hospital. He was born July 1, 1944 in Middletown. He is the son of the late Edgar and Irene (Pendleton) Johnson. Charles is survived by loving wife of 45 years, Carol (Brooks) Johnson and children; Charles Johnson Jr. and his fiancé Diane Hoffman of E.Lyme; Tammy Koelle and her husband Mark of Clinton; grandchildren; Ryan Johnson, Kaylene Koelle, Jacob Koelle, and Cole Hoffman. Charles is one of twelve children; he is survived by siblings, Harold Johnson, John Clark, Lois Vincellette, Myrtle Mislick, Hazel Lane, Donald Johnson, Louise VonStrongburg, Sharon Brown and William Clark and numerous nieces and nephews. Charles was predeceased by his brothers George Johnson and Fred Clark.

Charles lived in Clinton for the past 38 years and worked at Turbo Products in Ivoryton for 37+ years before retiring. He loved his animals and feeding the many wild birds in his flower garden. Charlie enjoyed fishing and playing horseshoes, he was also an avid Nascar fan. If we were ever looking for him we could find him in his oversized organic vegetable garden checking out the vegetables and looking for any weeds that may have intruded in his garden. Nothing made him happier than spending time with his family, extended and the many friends he made throughout his years. He was a wonderful man and a friend to all who met him, he will truly be missed but his memories will live on for eternity.

Family and friends are invited to meet and attend a memorial service on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main Street Clinton with burial to follow at Beaverbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund in memory of Charles Johnson.