Charlie James Johnson, age 70, of Americus, Georgia passed on August 18, 2025, at the Magnolia Manor Senior Living Center in Americus, Georgia.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Good News Ministries located on 201 Mayo Street in Americus, Georgia where Bishop E. J. Wallace is the pastor. Pastor Larry Taylor will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Staley Memorial Gardens, Corner of Mayo Street and Southerfield Road, Americus, Georgia.
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such a high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
Charlie James Johnson was born on March 14, 1955, in Americus, Georgia, to the late Essie W. Taylor-Johnson and Joseph “Joe” Johnson. On the morning of August 18, 2025, Charlie peacefully entered his eternal rest.
At an early age, Charlie began his walk with Christ at Inspirational Church by Faith under the leadership of his uncle, the late Bishop John T. Taylor. Later in life, he continued his spiritual journey and became a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Americus.
Charlie was educated in the Americus school system and began his career as a groundskeeper at Georgia Southwestern State (now Georgia Southwestern State University). For more than thirty years, he took great pride in beautifying the campus grounds. After many years of dedicated service, Charlie’s health began to decline, and he made the decision to retire.
He was preceded in death by his loving mother and father; his grandparents, Celia Shelton Taylor and Stout Taylor; his sister, Shirley Ann Johnson-Cook; his nephew, Courtney L. Johnson; a niece, LaPorsha A. Shumate; his great-nephew, Marcus Dent; and several aunts and uncles.
Charlie leaves a legacy of love and memories to be cherished by his devoted caretaker, LaKenya “Kale” Johnson of Americus, Georgia; his daughter, DaQuanda Arnett of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Annie Pearl Johnson of Americus, Georgia, and Veronica (Walter) Naylor of Albany, Georgia; five brothers, Shannon Johnson of Oberlin, Ohio, James Herb Johnson, Floyd Johnson, Gerald (Deborah) Johnson, and Michael (Shirlene) Johnson, all of Americus, Georgia; one who was reared as a brother, Rodney (Sharon) Johnson of Americus, Georgia; two aunts, Elnora Girvens and Lillie Mae Cladd, both of Americus, Georgia; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Good News Ministries located on 201 Mayo Street in Americus, Georgia where Bishop E. J. Wallace is the pastor. Pastor Larry Taylor will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Staley Memorial Gardens, Corner of Mayo Street and Southerfield Road, Americus, Georgia.
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such a high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
Charlie James Johnson was born on March 14, 1955, in Americus, Georgia, to the late Essie W. Taylor-Johnson and Joseph “Joe” Johnson. On the morning of August 18, 2025, Charlie peacefully entered his eternal rest.
At an early age, Charlie began his walk with Christ at Inspirational Church by Faith under the leadership of his uncle, the late Bishop John T. Taylor. Later in life, he continued his spiritual journey and became a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Americus.
Charlie was educated in the Americus school system and began his career as a groundskeeper at Georgia Southwestern State (now Georgia Southwestern State University). For more than thirty years, he took great pride in beautifying the campus grounds. After many years of dedicated service, Charlie’s health began to decline, and he made the decision to retire.
He was preceded in death by his loving mother and father; his grandparents, Celia Shelton Taylor and Stout Taylor; his sister, Shirley Ann Johnson-Cook; his nephew, Courtney L. Johnson; a niece, LaPorsha A. Shumate; his great-nephew, Marcus Dent; and several aunts and uncles.
Charlie leaves a legacy of love and memories to be cherished by his devoted caretaker, LaKenya “Kale” Johnson of Americus, Georgia; his daughter, DaQuanda Arnett of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Annie Pearl Johnson of Americus, Georgia, and Veronica (Walter) Naylor of Albany, Georgia; five brothers, Shannon Johnson of Oberlin, Ohio, James Herb Johnson, Floyd Johnson, Gerald (Deborah) Johnson, and Michael (Shirlene) Johnson, all of Americus, Georgia; one who was reared as a brother, Rodney (Sharon) Johnson of Americus, Georgia; two aunts, Elnora Girvens and Lillie Mae Cladd, both of Americus, Georgia; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
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