Edward Dean Johnson, 64, of 1923 Ashby Street in Eden, passed away early Monday morning, October 1, 2012 at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, October 3, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Danview Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson was born October 22, 1947 in Leaksville, NC, son of the late Paul Sherwood and Helen Virginia Gillie Johnson. He was a NC National Guard veteran. Mr. Johnson was a retiree of Miller Brewing Company. He enjoyed several hobbies including gun smithing, leather works, welding, and was an avid car enthusiast. He was a master mechanic and craftsman and was a jack-of-all-trades.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Wright Johnson of the home; daughter, Jennifer Hall and husband, Michael of Eden; son, Greg Dean Johnson of Eden; two grandchildren, Gabriel and August Hall; brothers, David Johnson and wife, Karen and Charles Johnson and wife, Rhonda, all of Eden; uncle, Allen Gillie of Eden; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 7 - 9 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
tANK
I pray that God will give peace to the family in this time of sorrow.Edward was a respectable and well loved member our community.We wll miss him.Skip&Jennie Blackwell
Skip Blackwell
sorry for your loss. we are praying for you and your family.
jason walker and family
The Overby Family would like to express our smpathy for the loss of our loved one Marie, Tank Overby, Pam & Ray Lewis
tANK
David and family.I am sorry to hear about Edward.I will be praying for you and your family.God Bless you and your family.
Diane Rutledge Haynes
David, Charlie, and the family, Sorry for your loss and I pray for God's peace for each of you. Johnny Setliff
Johnny Setliff
Wanda, I am sorry for the loss of your husband. I will be praying for you and your family.
Earl Roberts
Wanda, I am very sorry for the loss of Edward. I will be praying for you and your family in this time of your loss.
Wayne Hanks
Wanda & Family: We're saddened by the loss of your husband. May God be with you all in your time of need.
Bruce & Renae Denny
We were so sorry to hear that Ed had passed away. He is one of the "good old Draper boys". Laura & Bill - MHS class of '66.
Laura & Bill Horsley
Dear Johnson family, My heart goes out to all of you during your time of grief at the passing of Eddie. I have many fond memories of times spent in the woods, deer hunting with him. I recall his quick wit and his great sense of humor. I will miss him. If me or my family can do anything for you during this time please let us know. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you.
Scott Hall
DEAR WANDA SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT EDWARD, I KNOW HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY MANY.I'M SORRY I JUST FOUND THIS OUT TODAY, YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
EDDY SMITHEY
Wanda, David, Charles & all the family -- I was surprised and saddened to hear of Edward's passing. Being far away we do not get news of our Eden family often, and certainly this is not the news we want to hear about. Please know that we pray for you at this difficult time, and know that God will send comfort and healing. All the Gillie connections in Utah join in this prayer for you.
Dennis Gillie
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