Edward Dean Johnson

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