Born: 11/16/1925
Died: 10/27/2019
Age: 93
Community: Durand, MI
Charles Benjamin Johnson
Age 93 of Durand passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the Lodges of Durand.
Funeral services will be held 1pm, Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Nelson-House Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Johnson officiating. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12pm until the time of service.
Charles was born November 16, 1925 in Durand, the son of George and Madeline (Shier) Johnson.
He attended Durand High School and proudly served in the United States Army during WWII.
Charles was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He was a very talented woodworker making all kinds of shelves, tables and other items throughout the years.
He married Lorraine Joan (Kautz) Johnson in Flint on April 21, 1951.
Charles retired from the Grand Trunk Railroad.
Charles is survived by his wife Lorraine; daughters Debra (Tom) Yankee and Sharon Mundy; sons Kurt Johnson and Marc Johnson; 11 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; other loving family members and friends.
He was predeceased by his siblings Annibel Sharp, George Johnson Jr and Donald Johnson; special daugher-in-law Charlotte.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-House.com.
