Charlie Ray Johnson

CHARLIE R. JOHNSON Charlie Ray Johnson, 55, of Lorena, died Wednesday December 31, 2003 at a local hospital. Memorial Services will be 3:30pm Saturday, January 3, 2004 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. A visitation for family and friends will be 6pm until 8pm Friday at the funeral home. Charlie was born July 22, 1948 in Waco to the late Charlie Wayne and Aster A. Johnson. He attended Midway High School and later joined the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War for 13 months in country. He was awarded 2 two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He married Betty Williamson in Waco, 1970. He was a member of the American Legion Post #121. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved High School Football. Charlie was a loving Husband, Father and a treasured friend. The family wishes to give a special Thanks to Dr Dan Bell and Staff for all of their Caring, Kindness and Professionalism. SURVIVORS: Wife: of 33 years Betty Johnson of Lorena Daughter: Brenna Neystel and husband T.J. of Eddy, TX Sons: Jerry Woolverton and wife Brenda of Wylie, TX Robert “RJ” Johnson of Lorena Grandchildren: Kelsie and Katelynn Jane Lovel Sisters: Pattie Quinones and husband Sam of Waco Connie Young and husband Gary of Desoto, TX Brothers: Robert Chapman and wife Eula of Lorena Benny Johnson and wife Judy of Big Sandy, TX Allen Dale Snider of Waco Honorary Pallbearers: Ronnie Schrader, Brian Dunlap, Kevin Hallman, Paul Weise, Kenneth Grant, Brian Golden, Dan Williams, Rory Cryer, Terry Mulchy, Gary Burns, Jeff Demunyck, Brad Preston. Memorials may be made to the Charity of your choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our ''Memorial Guestbook'' at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com