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Carl “Rico” Johnson

December 18, 1935 — January 30, 2019

Carl “Rico” Johnson, Sr. was born December 18, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio and departed this life to be with the Lord on January 30, 2019. He was a graduate of Central High School and completed advanced military classes in the United States Air Force. He was a Federal Government Retiree with 35 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Irene R. Johnson; sister, Judy M. Hubbard; and grandson, Derrell A. Grier. He leaves to cherish his memory, brother, Romeo (Mary) Nichols; sister, Shirley (R.L.) Allen; daughters, Tonia (Michael) Zimmerman, Carla Grier, and Selah Watson-Nesmith; son, Carl (Carol) Johnson, Jr.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

10:00am - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Friday, February 8, 2019

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Friday, February 8, 2019

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

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