On August 26, 2025, our world was shattered when we lost Carl after a brief battle with pneumonia. He was a loving husband, devoted parent, and truly the center of the Johnson family. In an instant, four children lost their dad, and Stacy lost the love of her life.
As many of you know, Carl worked tirelessly to provide for the family. With him gone, the weight of both grief and financial uncertainty has fallen heavily on Stacy. On top of the unimaginable pain of losing a partner or parent, there are now worries about ongoing expenses associated with sending four kids to college, an achievement for his children, that meant so much to Carl.
We've set up this GoFundMe as a way for family, friends, and community to wrap our arms around them. Our goal is to set aside money for the kids' ongoing and future college education and associated costs. While no amount of money can heal this loss, we hope it can give them some stability and breathing room in the weeks, months, and years ahead.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love and support during this devastating time.
With love and gratitude,
Jillian Williams and David Samson
Organizer and beneficiary
Jillian Williams
Organizer
Fleming Island, FL
Stacy Johnson
Beneficiary