Charles R. Johnson was born on February 15, 1942 in Ardmore, OK. He was the first child to Raymond C. Johnson and Mae Ellen Johnston.

Raised in Ardmore, OK Charles graduated from Ardmore Douglas 1959, where he played football and won a state championship with his team. He attended Langston University where he played football winning a Championship. He also attended Southern university in Durant with a BA degree. He moved to Oklahoma City and started a coaching and teaching career. He later went to work for Leeway Trucking Company where he moved to California for several years. Returning to Oklahoma City he was employed at Safe Way until he retirement. Later relocating to Dallas, TX. He started as Auto Body restoration of Antique cars.

Charles two brothers, Raymond Johnson Jr and Thomas Jones Jr. He married Evonne Carter to this union two children were born, a daughter Terrie Broom and a son Quintin Johnson. He was blessed to have three grandchildren Tiany, Lashea and Jazmine. Six Great grandchildren Aniyah, Krishawn, Izayan, Reyah, Evelyn.

A dedicated and faithful community servant to his family and friends. He will be fondly remembered by those he touched in his service to others.

Charles leaves to continue his legacy daughter Terrie Broom, Ft Wayne, IN, son Quintin Johnson (Mary); brothers Raymond Johnson Jr. (Carolyn) Langston, OK, Thomas C. Jones Jr. (Denise) Ardmore, OK, stepbrother Elmore Richardson Chicago, IL; nephews Robby Jones, Tommy C. Jones III, Anthony Jones, Charles R. Jones Ardmore, OK; three granddaughters and six great grandchildren. An adopted son Da'Oanthi Elliot. Spouse Wanda Elliot Simmons. Charles transitioned into eternal rest January 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Helen Jones, stepfather Tom Jones, his father Raymond C. Johnson.