Here is the obit you requested, oh so long ago! So sorry to have taken so long...... 2003 Index - The Bakersfield Californian Surname: JOHNSON Given name: Charley Albert Publication date: 7/13/2003 type of entry: obituary Date of death: 7/15/2003 Place of death: Bakersfield Cemetery: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Bakersfield Funeral Home: Basham F.H., Bakersfield requested by: _MILL2980@aol.com_ (mailto:MILL2980@aol.com) The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, July 17, 2003 Funerals Charley Albert Johnson March 3, 1919 - July 15, 2003 Charley Albert Johnson, 84, of Bakersfield died Tuesday -, July 15, 2003 at California Care Center. He was born March 13, 1919 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma, to Henry I. and Ollie Johnson. Charley served in the U.S. Army during World War II and moved to Bakersfield after the war where he has lived for over 50 years. He worked many of those years at the Giumarra Bros. packing shed in Edison, and later retired as a groundskeeper for the County of Kern. Charley will always be remembered for his friendliness and warm smile. He lived his life for his family. He was always here for everyone. He touched each family member in a special way with a love that will linger with everyone until we meet him again. He was preceded in death by his partner in life and partner in love for 62 years, Minnie Ellen (Mitchell) Johnson in 2000. He is survived by his brother, Sam Johnson of Modesto; sister, Bertha Shewmake of Fresno; daughter, Wanda Starkloff of Fresno; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Chuck Leisek of Cathedral City; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Vicki Johnson of Bakersfield; six grandchildren and five great-grandsons. A special thanks to all who were there for Charley during the past several months of his life. Those who wish may pay their respects with viewing between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 17, at Basham Funeral Care. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com