Charles O. Johnson, 88 of Protem, Missouri
Charles O. Johnson, 88 of Protem, Missouri, passed away June 2, 2026, at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1937, in Winona, Mo. to Manuel and Lona (Hill) Johnston. Charles served honorably in the US Air Force during peace time.
Charles married Vickie Lee Watson on Sept. 20, 1965, in Lexington, Mo., they were blessed with two sons. Charles and Vicki celebrated sixty years together last fall. They moved to the Protem area twenty-three years ago, coming from California. He had worked as a warehouseman at Ragu Foods in Merced, Calif.
Charles enjoyed fishing, playing card games, especially poker, and he as a avid reader, reading all types of books. He was a member of the Protem Community Church, Protem, Mo.
Charles was a devoted father and a great grandfather to his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
Charles is survived by his loving wife Vicki Johnson of the home, two sons Charles M. Johnson of Davenport, Iowa, David Johnson (Jennifer) of Atwater, Calif. and two granddaughters.