Charles "Gordon" Johnson of Hickory, NC passed away on March 2nd, 2024 surrounded by his wife and sons. Born November 20th, 1947 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to the late Margaret Solick Johnson and Herbert Johnson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Johnson and Bernard Johnson.
He was a retired auto body technician. Gordon was active in Soma Church and was a previous volunteer at Eastern Catawba County Christian Ministries.
Gordon loved playing guitar in a rock-n-roll band in the 60's and loved spending time with his old band buddies. He loved the Oldies Goldies and especially Elvis.
Gordon loved playing golf, especially his yearly golf trips to Myrtle Beach with Jeff and Eric and attending the Carolina Opry. He enjoyed camping trips with wife, Gail, and his fur baby, Ruby.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Gail Johnson; son Jeff Johnson and wife Krista of Martin, North Dakota, son Eric Johnson and wife Maryia of Hickory, North Carolina; daughter Jennifer Hawkins and husband Jeff of Huntersville, North Carolina, daughter Angela Jenkins of Rock Hill, South Carolina; grandchildren Stephanie Johnson, Cameron Johnson, Jason King, Quentin Rockwell, Calan Hawkins, Annie Jenkins, Valerie Johnson, Erika Johnson; great-grandchild Sophia Johnson; and a wide circle of friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 at 11:00 am in Drum Funeral Home Chapel in Hickory, North Carolina. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm following the visitation with Pastor Jamie Mosteller officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Soma Church 883 Highland Ave SE Hickory, NC 28602 or Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba County 421 Main Ave SW Hickory, NC 28602.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
Drum Funeral Home is honored to assist the Johnson family.
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