Chance Clayton Johnson

Born June 12, 1984 in Spokan, WA, he was the son of Debra Gail Jack Reidlinger and Kevin Reidlinger of Claremont. Chance was the owner of CJ’s Lawn Service, a former volunteer Firefighter with Catawba Fire Department and Welcome Volunteer Fire Department, and he was a sponsor of Tim Vaden Racecar at Bowman Gray Stadium and a fan of drivers, Jason and Burt Myers.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Shirley Esterly of the home; sons, Brandon Porter of the home and Jacob Burchette of Walnut Cove, NC; and brother, Nash Reidlinger of Claremont.

A service of remembrance will be held Monday, September 10, 2012 at 4:00pm at Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover with Rev. Mark Schudde and Rev. Brian Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marks Lutheran Church cemetery in Claremont.

The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Larry Cutler, Michael Esterly, Mike Cutler, T.J. Miller, Nash Reidlinger, and Kevin Reidlinger.