Published: August 27, 2008 01:27 pm         

Charles E. “Chuck” Johnson

Brother Charles E. Johnson was born on May 22, 1941 in Tylertown, Miss. to the late Almeta Smith and the late Dock Wallace Magee.

He joined St. Matthew Baptist Church at an early age and later rededicated his life to Christ. Charles was an active member. He attended Wednesday night Bible study, Sunday school and worship services faithfully. He was very grateful for what the Lord had done for him and how much he loved the Lord.

He was a graduate of George Washington Carver High, Class of 1962. Charles was an outstanding running back for the Pirates, and played an important role in their undefeated seven seasons.

Charles retired from the Chicago Transit Authority as a conductor. He also worked for Mason Chamberlin as a supervisor.

One brother, Almo Carter, Jr. preceded him in death.

He is survived by: four sons, Gino (Tina) Johnson of Gulfport, Miss., André (Debra) Johnson, Carlos Johnson, both of Picayune, and Ray Anthony Tillman of Slidell, La.; two daughters, Temeka Johnson of Chicago, Ill. and Paula Garrett of Germantown, Md.; twelve sisters, Edna Magee, Ella Jefferson and Margarett Magee, all of Picayune, Gwendolyn Thomas, Darlene Magee, Lottie Blackwell, and Lavern Magee, all of Chicago, Patricia Smith of Twin Cities, Minn., Emma Barrett of Freemont, Ohio, Judy (Ad) Sumler or Little Rock, Ark., Darcel Magee of San Francisco, Calif., and Barbara Seals of Deridder, La.; three brothers, Eddie (Janice) Magee of Brandon, Miss., Freddie Magee of Lancing, Mich., and James Johnson of Deridder; one grandmother, Lottie Magee of Tylertown; one aunt, Dessie Smith of Chicago; two uncles, Bud Magee of Tylertown and Kara (Earline) Magee of Jackson, Miss.; sixteen grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and one special God sister, Lille B. Crawford of Picayune.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 1 p.m. in St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service time. Burial will follow at Picayune Cemetery.

Brown’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.