CAPTAIN CHARLES EDWIN JOHNSON U.S. Navy (Retired)

Captain Charles Edwin Johnson U. S. Navy (Retired) sailed on his final voyage on January 13, 2024. Born in Alabama, he was educated at various universities, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Defense Language Institute, and the Naval War College.

Enlisting in the Naval Aviation training program in 1943, he was commissioned as a Naval Aviator and commenced a 30 plus year military career serving as a Naval Aviator and Surface Warfare Officer. He served multiple combat tours in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. For valor in combat during these wars, he was awarded many medals including Purple Hearts. After retiring from the navy, he worked as an engineering consultant.

Captain Johnson is survived by his beloved wife, Gerry M. Johnson; sister, Delores J. Hubbert; two nephews, Carson Strickland and Bradford Bennett; two nieces, Marlande and Cameron Mauberret; step-daughter, Kelly Richardson.

The funeral will be private.