Remember Me……….
Walter C. Johnson Sr. “Stickman”
Walter C. Johnson, Sr. peacefully crossed over to glory in his sleep on March 10, 2025. He was born December 16, 1940, in Yantley, Alabama to Edna Johnson and William Perkins. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents Louisa J. Cook and Booker T. Johnson.
As a child he was given the name “Stick” due to his stature. His nickname “Stickman” came later in his childhood. Walter graduated from Kinterbish High School in 1960. There he excelled in basketball, playing the point guard and forward positions. He also played baseball very well as a fastball pitcher. After graduating High School, Walter moved to Ohio.
Walt was known for his stylish dress from his brim to his toes. Not only did he dress himself, he also dressed his wife and many others. He loved singing, his favorite genres of music were the blues and gospel. He spent countless hours listening to The Williams Brothers, The Jackson Southernaires, and many others. Gospel music became his greatest treasure, and it was how he expressed his relationship with the Lord. In 1987 He joined The Gospel Wonders in which he was a lead singer, and they became recording artist traveling all over singing praises unto the Lord. Stickman loved the game of pool in which he was an avid player that admiration led him to open “Stickman’s Pool Room.” He also was a die hard Browns fan. He enjoyed and loved watching the Browns in action and he always wore his gear while watching the games. Citizens band radio “CB” was a fondness of his. Walter was a nationwide skip shooter who attended CB breaks where he competed with other CB enthusiasts to see who was heard the furthest and he received awards and trophies for his achievements. His CB handle was “Stickman.” He enjoyed riding and building motorcycles, traveling, and family was dearest to his heart. He was married for 40 years to Teresa Goodwell-Johnson. They were blessed with six children. With his family he enjoyed life and had countless other hobbies that brought enjoyment to his life.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sisters: Sarah Taylor, Barbara Ann Mitchell, Claudia Mae Walker, Stella Mae Taylor, and Gracie Thomas. Brother: Eddie Taylor. Grandsons: Damarcus Reliford and Cheymar McWain.
He lives to cherish his loving memory, his devoted and loving wife Teresa Johnson, children: Walter C. Johnson Jr. Shawnne (William) McWain Sr., and Tammoye Johnson all of Akron, Ohio Tarrita Goodwell of Grayson, Georgia, Timothy R. Johnson of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Tanisha Johnson of Duluth, Georgia. Grandchildren: Dominique Curley, Cheyviante’ McWain Sr., Marcedes Reliford, Markyante Reliford, Brelinda (Robert) Greer, William (Marlesa) McWain Jr., and Tramontay McWain Sr. all of Akron, Ohio. Alana Brinson of Youngstown, Ohio, Anija Antoine of Kennesaw, Georgia, Denisha Dean of Akron, Ohio, Montana Johnson and Chayce Johnson all of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Jaidis McWain, Tramontay McWain Jr., Brenae Greer, William McWain III, Robert Greer Jr., Cyaire King, Riley McWain, Chase McWain, Dakota McWain, Amiya Tucker, and China Weems all of Akron, Ohio. Sisters: Bonnie Jean Mills, and Elmira (Peaches) Taylor all of Akron, Ohio. Brothers: Thomas Perkins, Byron (Carmen) Perkins all of Birmingham, Alabama and Kenneth (Carolyn) Conwell of Florida. Special Friends: Roscoe (Ariella) Fry, Charles (Patricia) Dunn, William (Brandie) Razor and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Friends may call, Saturday, March 22, 2025 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Second Baptist Church 690 South Main St, Akron, Ohio 44311. Services will immediately follow.