Earl Boone Johnson (a.k.a. Buddy) passed away suddenly at his home in Stuart, VA on August 7, 2015 at the age of 62.
Earl is predeceased by his mother, Kathleen Boone Johnson (12/19/1964) his father, William W. Johnson (10/15/1975), his brother William C. Johnson (KIA Vietnam 05/29/1967), and his Grandmother, affectionately called ?¢‚Ǩ?ìMa Boone?¢‚Ǩ¬ù of Eden, NC..
Earl is survived by his only sister, Joann Johnson-Valainis, Brother-in-law Eric Valainis, two nieces, Amber Valainis Zaharoff and Brooke Valainis as well as a great-niece Summer Zaharoff and a great nephew, Cameron Zaharoff. All of Walkersville, MD.
Earl was born in Leaksville, NC, January 27, 1953. He spent his youth growing up between Walkertown, NC and Eden. He was a graduate of Morehead High School and entered the United States Army shortly after graduation and spent a good portion of his adult life in the Military. Earl re-enlisted immediately following 9/11 and served in Iraq as a Tactical Communication Specialist.
Earl was a gun smith by trade and was owner of ET Reloading. He studied gunsmithing at Montgomery Tech, Troy, NC and graduated in 1985.
Earl was an amazing man, a Patriot, a master of mechanics and gunsmithing. He was a member of the American Legion William Johnson Post 534 of Eden, NC.. He will be fondly remembered and missed by his sister and the friends that truly knew him.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 pm Friday, October 2, 2015 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Eden, NC.
Friends will be received at the Morehead-Fair House following the graveside service.
Joann & Family - I am so sorry for your loss of your brother, Buddy. I remember when both he and Billy lived with their grandmother. He was a little older than one of my brothers, but they would play in the neighborhood together. Remembering you and your family in my prayers.
Sarah Talley Pierce
Your journey here is over, Buddy. We've missed you and your family, but Thank God you're back with them now. Your sister misses you so. We will all be together again some day. Say hello to Bill for me! Lots of love.
Terri Mounce Silver
Joann, I pray that God will walk with you through this valley, and time will help take away some of the hurt. I didn't get to see Buddy, but it just felt good knowing that he was not far away. I will always remember that smile from the "Walkertown neighborhood" days. I know he is resting in peace now. Love you.
Kathy Mounce Cox
So sorry to hear of your brother's passing,I remember your brother Bill from school, he graduted with my brother Willard,will be thinking of you and your family.
Frances Brown
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