Major Charles F. Johnson, Retired
0005948938-01-1.jpg 0005948938-01-2.jpg Major Charles F. Johnson, Retired, 73, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 26, 2010. He was born May 29, 1937, son of Miles L. Johnson, Jr. and Sylvia Mitchell Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, children, Janice Lynn and Daniel Glenn. Also a brother, Miles L, Johnson, III.
He was so proud of his Military Career which originally started in 1954 when he was part of the 429th Eng. Bn., called to duty during the Berlin Crisises. He decided the Army would be his career. Charles graduated from Officers Candidate School in March, 1963 with 52nd Co. and Ranger School the following year with Second Bn. 12 Inf. a highly decorated soldier serving tours in Alaska, three tours in Vietnam, numerous state side tours and one of the high lights were a wonderful tour in Germany where he was Liaison Officer to the Canadian Forces. He was President of the Rod and Gun Club, a great and wonderful friend of many Germans he hunted with, especially Fritz. He retired in 1981, worked at Houze Glass, an interpreter at Ft. Necessity and he often said his most rewarding experience was his years at L.B.I. where he was Director of Admissions.
He will be missed by so many, loved by all.
Chuck was a member of Third Presbyterian Church, the John Knox Bible Class, AMVETS General George C. Marshall Post 103 of Hopwood, VFW Post 47, and Amateur Radio Operators’, National Rifle Assoc., Trout Unlimited and the VFW Officers Assoc.
Surviving are his high school sweetheart, Carol A. Johnson; a son, Mark D. Johnson and wife, Becky; brothers, Burnell Johnson and wife Pat, Fred Johnson, Andy C. Johnson and wife, Margie; four grand-children: David Johnson, Amy Flack, Kate Kirby and Todd Gragg and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA, where friends will be received today from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 PM. Visitation will continue on Thursday, September 29, 2010 in the Third Presbyterian Church from 10 until 11 AM followed by a service celebrating Chuck’s life at 11 AM with Rev. Chris Enoch and Rev. William D. Rodahaver officiating.
Interment and Military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Third Presbyterian Church, 410 Union St., Uniontown, PA 15401.
The Grace Bible Class Service at 3:30 p.m., AMVETS Bible presentation at 7 p.m. and Johnb Knox Bible Class will conduct a service this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial emails may be sent to the family at memorials@adferguson.com.