- Date Of Birth: March 19, 1934
- Date Of Death: September 12, 2022
- State: Colorado
Johnson Charles Coe passed away in Denver, Colorado, on September 12, 2022, at the age of 88.
Charles was born in Luling, Texas, in 1934. He joined the Air Force in 1954, rising to the rank of Master Sergeant. He served his country during the Vietnam War with a tour in Thailand, working to maintain jet engines on military aircraft before retiring from the Air Force in 1976. Charles then used his skills maintaining fighter jets to become a jet engine technician for private aircraft, joining Garrett Airesearch. Charles retired from Honeywell as an exemplary employee, earning numerous accolades from his colleagues.
Charles was married to the love of his life, Sammie Mae Rice, for over 61 years until she passed in 2018.
Charles is predeceased by his parents, James P. Coe and Ernestine Coe. He is also predeceased by his six siblings, Dorothy Beauregard, Cora DeWitty, Vivien Richard, Willie Coe, Thelma Nauls, and Andy Ray Coe.
Charles and Sammie had three children, Pamela Coe, Cynthia Coe, and Jeffrey Coe. He was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren, including Daniel Coe, Jacqueline Coe, Jessica Maxwell, Brian Bromberg, Danielle Bromberg, Laura Aragon, Elena Aragon, Christopher Aragon, and Maebelle Maxwell. He is also survived by his daughter, Carolyn Steans, and her daughters, Lisa Steans and Monica Steans. He is also survived by many loving nephews, nieces, in-laws, and other relatives, many of whom live in Texas and Colorado.
