Curtis Johnson

Obituary For Curtis Johnson

Curtis Lee Johnson was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 24, 1962. He was the third child of four born to the late Clevell Wilson and Lillie Mae Johnson-Wilson. Early in his life, Curtis accepted Christ as his Savior at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Andy Banks.

Curtis was joined in holy matrimony to Sharon Tyson Johnson on February 13, 2003. Together, they reared four beautiful daughters.

Curtis was a quiet, hard-working, God-fearing man who loved his family. He modeled the examples of his parents with an earnest, sincere dedication to his family, profession, and talents. For over 20 years, Curtis was employed with Regional One Health as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Tech) until his health failed.

A 1980 graduate of Northside High School, Curtis developed a God-given talent and love of drawing. As an adult, Curtis remained faithful to his artwork and was awarded many accolades. In addition to his artistry, he was also a true sports fan.

Due to an intense battle with cancer, Curtis’s health began to decline swiftly. Through God’s faithfulness, Curtis continued to persevere at home and work until his untimely passing. On April 22, 2023, at 12:00 pm at Methodist University Hospital, God whispered to Curtis, “Come and rest.”

He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Sharon; four daughters, Areial Tyson, Terahas Tyson, Ebony Johnson, and Kirstin Johnson; 16 grandchildren, Christinana, Christian, Madison, Madilyn, Arieanna, Eryn, Tyran, Taylor, Terrion, Tia, Elise, Reginald Jr., Riyah, Reginae, Caydrian, and Kai; brother, Clevell Johnson (Antionette); sister, Linda Cameron; and aunts, Mary E. Scott and Callie Farmer. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews whom he loved, mentored, and supported through the years, and a host of relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Clevell and Lillie Mae Wilson; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Phiola Waldrup; granddaughter, Reniyah Ballard; mother-in-law, Dorotha Carpenter; brothers-in-law, Shane Carpenter and Melvin Carpenter; and sister-in-law, Anita Thomas.

The family will receive friends Friday, May 5, 2023 from 10:00am-10:55am with a funeral service to follow at 11:00am both will be held at Old Salem Missionary Baptist Church 368 Bynum, Memphis, TN 38111

Interment will be immediately following the service at New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Road, Memphis, TN 38109