Rev. Charles Johnson, 94
Rev. Charles Boyce Johnson, age 94, a longtime resident of Campbellsville, Kentucky, gained his heavenly wings on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. Born May 25, 1927 to the late Rufus and Sallie (Grove) Johnson, he was a long time member of the Church of God of America and member and co-pastor of New Life Church of God, where he had ministered over 75 years. He was a former custodian at Metzmeier Nursing Home. Even after retirement, Mr. Johnson continued to express his love for people. He always enjoyed helping, and regularly mowed lawns and planted gardens for others.
He is survived by four children: Charles Jr (Ella) Johnson, Phillip Johnson, Faye Dunn, and Melinda McCullough, and a host of grandchildren and great grand-children. He is also survived by his sister, Annie Richardson.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Johnson, son Ronnie Johnson, daughters Nancy and Carolyn Johnson, parents Rufus and Sallie Johnson, and siblings, Dorothy Johnson Smith, Sue Ella Flowers, George Johnson, Luther Johnson, Willie Johnson, James Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, Robert Johnson, Lonie Johnson and Leroy Johnson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday July 24th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 704 E. Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 1:00 PM. Pastor Bishop William Paul Hardin will deliver the home going eulogy. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Campbellsville, KY.
