Craig (CJ) Johnson, June 1, 1964 – July 9, 2019

Clayton resident, Craig Johnson “CJ” passed away after a short but courageous battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Sandy Johnson.

He was a long standing & proud member of the Iron Workers Union Local 378 in Benicia and employed by Bigge Crane & Rigging as a rigger prior to his illness. Craig also served as a Minister of Hospitality at St. Bonaventure’s Church.

Craig brought sunshine and laughter everywhere he went and will be remembered for his kindness to all and his zest for life. An avid “car junkie” and proud owner of a classic 1969 Camaro SS, his spare time was spent with his buddies at various cars shows in the area or at the gym “pumping iron!” He was devoted to his wife, his faith and his Golden Retrievers, Chase and Sonny. Trips to Tahoe with Sandy and the dogs topped the cake.

He is also survived by his parents, Rita and Stephan Johnson; his sisters Sherry (Dennis) Phillips and Kristy (Bob) Minka; his sisters-in-law Amy (Clarence) Wilhelm, Brenda (Rick) Ludowig, Carla LeMonier, and Doris (James) Willmer, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday July 22 from 5-8 p.m., at Ouimet Brothers Funeral Chapel, 4125 Clayton Rd., Concord. A memorial service will be Tuesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church, 5562 Clayton Rd. in Concord. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society, or the Bruns House (Hospice East Bay) in Alamo.