Charles Leonard Johnson

Charles Leonard Johnson, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010. He was born January 18, 1928 in Nash County, oldest son of the late Charlie Andrew and Hilda Hollingsworth Johnson. He was a 1946 graduate of Benvenue High School and farmed all his life in Nash County. He was preceded in death by sister, Patty Ann J. Mizell and brothers, Ira H. Johnson and John D. Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of sixty-one years, Mattieleene Smith Johnson; three daughters, Gail J. Suggs of Louisburg, Irene J. Dowdle (Leighton) of Marion, and Jean J. Boseman (Joel) of Battleboro; three sons, Charles Andrew Johnson (Laura), Craig L. Johnson, both of Rocky Mount, and Joel R. Johnson (Linda) of Nashville. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, Charles Jeremy Johnson (Catryna) of Rocky Mount, Ryan Johnson (Sherry) of Nashville, Andy Johnson of Greenville, Chad Suggs of Whitakers, Adam Suggs of Whitakers, Leighton Craig Dowdle (Rebecca) of Millers Creek, Joshua Dowdle (Amy), Clayton Dowdle (Katie), Logan Dowdle, all of Marion, Jackson Boseman of Battleboro, Sally B. McClure (Kyle) of Marion, Katie B. Corey (Lee) of Robersonville, Drew Johnson and Emma Johnson of Nashville; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Mary J. Elliott of Rocky Mount; many nieces and nephews and a host of good friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Chapel of Memories, Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Rev. Steve Roberson and Rev. Coye Still, Jr. will officiate. His grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 4/15, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 4/16, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804