Charles C. Johnson

Charles Clayton Johnson, Jr., age 93 of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 19, 2025.

Charley was preceded in death by his wife June, of 71 years. Charley was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will truly be missed by family and friends.

He was born January 9, 1932 in Trenton, NJ. He grew up in Morrisville, PA and graduated from Morrisville High School where he played multiple sports and was inducted into Morrisville’s Athletic Hall of Fame. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy. After the Navy, he attended Industrial Arts School for the electrical trade. He was a member of the Free Mason Society, as a Master Mason and was also a member of the Shriner’s Association.

Charley leaves behind his children, Rick (Marianne) of Finksburg, MD; Ken of Cary, NC; Randy Johnson Sullivan (Robert) of Yardley, PA and sister, Mary Jane Palmby (Robert) of Solomons, MD; a niece and nephew and grandchildren, Brandon (Ashli) of Damascus, MD; Jenna (Steve) of Hamstead, MD; Brian and Connor of Cary, NC; Zachary (Lindsy) of Monument, CO, Dustin (Fiancée Melissa) of Phila, PA and 7 great grandchildren.

Charley worked for Westinghouse, United States Steel Fairless, PA, Pangborne Electric and Dorman Electric; where he was Director of International Sales and traveled to Saudi Arabia and Korea. He finished his career as Domestic Sales Manager for Branch Electric in upper Marlboro, MD. After retiring, he and June moved to Fernandina Beach, FL where he was a starter and a ranger at Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Charley and June also enjoyed worldwide travels.

A funeral service will be held at Oxley Heard Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The graveside service will be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA on May 7, 2025 at 11 a.m. , 830 Highland Road Newtown, PA 18940.

Donations may be made in Charley’s memory to Brandon Johnson, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), 25 Union Street, Westminster, MD 21157 or website, my.FCA.org for Brandon Johnson.