Mr. Charles E. Johnson, 50

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.
On Sunday March 15, 2015 God saw that it was time to take away the pain and sorrow, so at 4:11 am God came and took the sting out of death for Charles. (oh death, oh death where is thou sting).
Charles E. Johnson Sr. was born in Fairfield County on June 3, 1964 to the late Ruby Johnson Martin and the late Charles Young.
He attended Fairfield County Schools and graduated in the class of 1982. He was a former member of Victory In Christ Outreach of Columbia, SC. Later came to Shady Grove Independent with his family until the decline of his health. Charles was a hard working all around man of God. To care for his family, he did what it took. Charles worked for Manhattan Shirt Company for 27 years until the closing, then he went to Kraft Foods. He worked part time at Captain Galley, Flying J, he cut grass on his spare time.
He leaves to cherish his memory; His wife of 23 years wonderful years Carolyn Loraine Johnson of the home. 1 daughter; Fredlesa D. Johnson, 1 step-daughter; Creshondra M. Beaver, 1 son; Charles E. Johnson Jr., 1 step-son; Robert Lee Robinson. 5 sisters; Terry (Kevin) McDaniel of Winnsboro SC, Loretta Johnson, Cheryl (Lindsey) Hopkins, Elise Govan of Boston Mass, Pamela Franklin of Syracuse NY. 3 brothers; Marvin (Martha) Johnson, Michael Johnson, Melvin (Joyce) Johnson all of Winnsboro SC. 2 aunts; Estelle McCrory of Winnsboro,SC, Shirley Brown of Charlotte NC. 2 uncles; Johnny Mack Johnson, Jack Johnson of Winnsboro SC. 2 grands that he has raised from birth; Tyquarius Beaver, David Beaver, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 2 brother in laws ; Michael (Rosetta) Hill, Hinesville GA, Bobby Hill of Charlotte NC. 4 sister in laws; Mary Walker of Columbia SC, Dorothy (Henry) Dukes of Columbia SC, Mattie (James) Smith of Winnsboro SC and Sandra Ashford of Winnsboro SC.Funeral services will be Saturday March 21, 2015 at 2:00pm Shady Grove Independent Church with burial at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Vistation will be Friday March 20, 2015 from 12 noon to 7:00pm.