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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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05/15/1944 – 02/20/2024
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A service of worship and thanksgiving will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
Visitation
Dr. Johnson’s family will greet friends in Grace Hall at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 just prior to the service.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the Lions Club International Foundation, online at https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/donate or mail to LCIF, 300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523.
Dr. Edward Cecil Johnson, 79, husband of Judy Jackson Johnson, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at home in Kingstree, surrounded by family.
Dr. Johnson was born May 15, 1944, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Jack Frank Johnson and Annie Louise Falkenstein Johnson. He was a member of the first graduating class at A.C. Flora High School and received a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina. He graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN and served as an optometrist in Kingstree for 43 years, retiring in 2022. Dr. Johnson was a veteran of the US Air Force. He left his service as a Captain and served as a navigator in Vietnam. He was a longstanding member of the Kingstree Lions Club and was a former District Governor. His passions included traveling with family and friends, following all USC Gamecocks sports and was a particularly huge baseball fan. Combining two of his loves, he visited every baseball stadium in the Major Leagues. In addition to his optometric practice, Dr. Johnson taught physics and calculus at Williamsburg Academy for many years. He was a faithful member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon, elder, and Sunday School teacher.
Surviving Dr. Johnson, in addition to his wife of 45 years Judy, are: his son, Brian Edward Johnson of Charleston; his daughter, Kelly J. (Christopher) Fleming of Durham, NC; grandchildren, Anna and Jackson Fleming of Durham; 3 brothers, Dr. Jack F. (Tripp) Johnson of Gilbert, Dr. William A. (Sandra) Johnson of Elgin, and Dr. R. Michael (Medora) Johnson of Columbia; and many dear nieces and nephews.
A service of worship and thanksgiving will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Dr. Johnson’s family will greet friends in Grace Hall at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 just prior to the service. Interment will be at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to express their gratitude to the providers of Amedisys for their care, kindness and attention during Dr. Johnson’s time at home in hospice care. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the Lions Club International Foundation, online at https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/donate or mail to LCIF, 300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
RIP Brother Johnson, May the Lord God bless you & your family & friends. As a brother in the bond of our Phi Delta Theta Fraternity May we all cherish the fond memories of sharing in your good times with us in our lives with you now & forever.
YITB Bobby Harris # 87 CS Bets
Dear Judy, and Johnson family,
I was very saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. He will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to you for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all you at this difficult time.
Prayers for all of the family he was a wonderful person and will be missed
Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family and friends
Ed was my roommate at Carolina fraternity brother, and friend for life. We enjoyed international travel Gamecock sports( long suffering football)and nurturing our kids as they grew up! Ed was a true gentlemen who was easy going always achieved the goals he set! RIP Ed we’ll miss you.
The Hartsville Lions Club send our condolences to the family
Judy, so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He will certainly be remembered for his many acts of service including Lionism and taking care of the eye care needs in the community for so many years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences and sympathy to the family of an esteemed colleague, Dr. Ed Johnson. Your presence will be deeply missed.
My heart is aching for all of you, Ms. Judy, Brian, Kelly, Chris, Anna & Jackson, as well as Uncles Jack, Bill, and Mike & families. I’m so sorry. Dr. Ed was such a gentle, soft-spoken man with a huge heart who extended an immeasurable kindness to me and took me into your fold like family; I’m forever grateful. He embodied kindness and love and he will be missed. My love to all of you during this time of loss.
The Summerville Noon Lions Club send our condolences to the family!
Our thoughts and prayers be with you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Judy, Brian, and Kelly:
We were very sad to hear of Ed’s passing today. We enjoyed your frienship during our years in Kingstree and beyond. Ed was such a wonderful man and teacher of youth. We always have memories of our baseball trip to Atlanta to see the Braves. Thanks for the many memories of your family.
Praying for the Johnson family. Thanks Dr. Johnson for serving us for many great years in Williamsburg County and taking care of our eyed. We loved you as our optometrist. God be with you always. Martha Scott and family.
It was my honor to have known Ed as a fellow Lion. He always had a freindly smile and greeting for me. My prayers go out to his family. RIP Lion Ed.
My condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of an esteemed colleague, Dr. Ed Johnson. Your presence will be missed.
A leader in so many ways. You will be missed.
We were saddened to learn of the death of Dr.Ed. We will miss him and his great smile at our conventions.We pray for the family at this time.