Obituary of Clayton Louis Johnson II

Clayton Louis “Bud” Johnson II was born on May 10, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to Clayton Louis Johnson I and the former Helen Sare. Bud graduated from Monroe High School where he played on the football team. He was employed as a Supervisor at Berner Trucking for many years. After retirement, Bud continued to work for his son’s trucking company. On July 2, 2021 Bud was joined in marriage to the love of his life, the former Charlotte Ann Ogletree. A loving and caring man, Bud always knew how to bring a smile to her face.

Anytime Bud had a free moment you’d find him cruising around Lake Erie with Ann and Katy, on his pontoon boat. A football fan, he cheered on the University of Michigan and Detroit Lions teams. Bud also enjoyed Detroit Tiger’s baseball. A friendly and outgoing person, he never met a stranger. Bud joked around often and his constant laughter was infectious!

Clayton Louis “Bud” Johnson II, age 79, of Monroe, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. His passing was preceded by his father: Clayton Louis Johnson I and mother: Helen Johnson-Morden.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife: Charlotte Johnson; three sons and one daughter of Monroe; one step-daughter of Amarillo, Texas; thirteen grandchildren; three sisters: Brenda Becker of Ormond Beach, Florida, Sally Bosenbark of Monroe, and Cynthia Bacon of Monroe; close friend: Mark Lacy of Catawba Island, Ohio; and canine companion: “Katy”, a Black Lab who was always at his side.

A Celebration of Bud’s Life will be held at a later date. His care has been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070. Cremation has taken place through our on-site crematory, Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan.

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