In Memory

Christopher M. Johnson - Class Of 1995


Chris Johnson, 35, of Charlottesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. He was born on March 14, 1977 in Albemarle County, Virginia, the grandson of Charlie and Yoshiko "Linda" Johnson of Keene.

Chris is survived by his wife, Monica Shiflett Johnson; two sons, Scott Michael Johnson and Samuel Parker Johnson; parents, Ruth Johnson Ray, and Wayne Morris and his wife Arlene; siblings, Larry, Tony, and Tonya; his favorite uncle, Charles Michael Johnson; his in-laws, Lawrence and Betty Shiflett; his best friend, Charlie Bryant and his wife, Lisa; numerous extended family members; and countless other friends.

Chris was a well respected auto mechanic who enjoyed dirt bike riding, cars, music, and the outdoors. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 am. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Earlysville, Virginia, with the Reverend Lance King officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Prize Hill Cemetery in Boonesville, Virginia. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012, at Teague Funeral Home, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chris Johnson Memorial Fund, c/o Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Earlysville, Virginia. Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com

Submitted by Sam Clarke.

Published in the Daily Progress from December 30 to December 31, 2012