Avis de décès de Charles-Ellsworth Johnson - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

LEICESTER - Charles Ellsworth Johnson, age 81, died April 25, 2014, in Brooksville, FL. Charlie was born in Leicester on February 17, 1933. He was the son of Joseph E. "Pinky" Johnson and Hildred (Dow) Johnson-Larkin. He was a graduate of Brandon High School, class of 1952. He afterwards attended Randolph Agriculture School. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1953 and was stationed at Annapolis, MD, working in the Naval Justice Department, and later as a weapons instructor for the Navy's Mid-Shipmen. Following his honorable discharge in 1956 he returned home and worked for Ralston Purina Co. He pursued his passion to become a barber. He graduated from the Barber Academy in Schenectady, NY, class of 1959. He opened his barber shop in Forest Dale in 1960 and continued to ply his trade for the next 55 years. He retired "Charlie's Place" just last year, but cut a Fla. neighbor just 4 weeks before his passing. In his earlier years, he had managed the Brandon Theatre , drove the #3 school bus in Middlebury district for 20 years, which his 2 Sons rode from kindergarten on. Before retiring, he owned and operated a sporting goods shop. He contracted lawn mowing and snow plowing with business and residents. He and his wife had owned and operated Johnson's Furniture House in East Middlebury and later Johnson's Mini Storage. He loved special times with his family and enjoyed hunting & fishing with his sons, Jeff and Tim. He and his wife spent winters in Spring Hill, FL, and summers in Leicester. He was a member of Middlebury American Legion Post #27 and Marine Corps League Detachment #708 in Spring Hill , FL. He belonged to the Brandon Congregational Church. Surviving is his wife; Bonnie Lou (Miller) Johnson, of Leicester and Spring Hill, whom he married in Brandon on May 30, 1959; his son Timothy Frank Johnson of Las Vegas, NV; a granddaughter, Jena Johnson McKinstry of Michigan; his grandson, Travis J. LaDuke of Shoreham; and cousins Jane J. Severy, John and Bill McDonough and Marge O'Byrn of New Jersey. He was also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and his half siblings: Jim & Polly Larkin, Patricia & George Martone, Kathleen Severy, Lorraine and Randall Johnson, and Carrie Kemp. He loved his 2 German shepherd Grand Dogs, Dixie and Sarge. He was predeceased by 2 sons; Daniel C. Johnson and Jeffery C. Johnson; a grandson, Daniel C. Johnson; and his half siblings, Joseph Johnson, III and John Larkin. The Memorial Service "In Celebration of His Life" will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014, at 1 PM, at the Brandon Congregational Church. The Rev. Richard White, pastor will officiate. The graveside committal service and burial, with military honors, will follow in the family lot, at Pine Hill Cemetery. Following the ceremony the family will receive friends back in the church hall, with a luncheon and a time of fellowship and remembrance. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to Marine Corps League Detachment #708, building fund, 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, Brooksville, FL 34613, Dinners with Love Inc. or your favorite animal shelter. Online condolences may be sent to johnsonbonvt630@yahoo.com or timothyfjohnsonvt@yahoo.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.