Allen Johnson

Carlise Allen Johnson Jr., 61, of Newton died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his residence. Born May 24th, 1958 he was the son of Carlise Allen Johnson Sr. and Mary Ann Johnson of Newton.  He was a wonderful family man that loved playing practical jokes and had great passion for racing. He was widely  known and loved throughout the entire racing community.

His parents, Carlise Allen and Mary Ann Johnson of Newton; two sons; Mark Johnson of Claremont and Adam Johnson of New York; two daughters; Amber Clontz and husband Casey of Morganton and Heidi Johnson of Hickory; a sister, Tina Hoyle and husband Dennis of Newton and a brother, Tony Johnson of Newton; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild survive him.

The funeral will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kyle Patton officiating. Burial will follow at Conover Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 pm Saturday January 4, 2020 at the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley 421 Main Ave SW Hickory, NC 28602.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Johnson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

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