He was born on June 28th, 1924 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Mamie Ellen (Coker) Johnson and George Washington Johnson. He married Florine Elizabeth Liverman on February 24th, 1946. Together they had two children, Brenda Carol and Donald Gene Johnson.

Edward worked for the US Post Office for several years. In February 1943 he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving this country during World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. He retired as Master Gunnery Sergeant, August 31st, 1977.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 64 years, Florine. Also preceding him was his sister Ellen Taylor: brothers-in-law Jarvis Taylor, James Carr and Charles Jones.

Surviving him are his daughter Brenda (Joe) Adams and her children, Lisa Call (Hailey and Cooper Semrau),Tim (Emily) Call (Ruthie and Brandt), and Emily Irwin;
Son, Donald (Deborah R.) Johnson. Also surviving him are his sister Ophelia Carr and sister-in-law Geraldine Jones and nephews and a niece and their families.

Funeral Services will be held Friday November 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery with full Military Honors.

The family will receive friends from 10 A. M. until service time on Friday at the funeral home.

On line condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.