Edward Allen Johnson, 94, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Friday December 4, 2020 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
He was born August 21, 1926 in Carrollton, KY, son of the late Ernest Johnson and Susie (Thomas) Johnson
He served his country as a member of the United States Army. Ed worked as a Glass Plant Operator for Thatcher Glass, retiring after over 20 years of service. In his youth, he played Minor League baseball for the Red Sox. He enjoyed hunting, and fishing and liked to watch sports.
Ed is survived by his loving spouse of 69 years Annabel “Lucy” (Riggs) Johnson , Son, Ernest Ray “Ernie” (Brenda) Johnson of Aurora, IN; Daughter, Linda (Darrell) Franklin of Elrod, IN; Brother, Joe Johnson of Florence, IN; Sister, June Bolden of Cincinnati, OH; four Grandchildren, Angela Jean (Kelan) McNaughton of Aurora, IN, Jennifer (Jared) Ohlmansiek, Sarah (Dustin) Simon, Rebecca Ann (Chad) Ahrens; six Great-Grandchildren, Dylan, and Dustin Hyatt, Dakota Zimmer, James Johnson, Ellie, and Cara Ohlmansiek, Brooklyn, Payton, Morgan, and Quinn Simon, Blake, and Gracie Ahrens. He was preceded in death by Father, Ernest Johnson, Mother, Susie Johnson, Grandson, Timothy “Pup” Johnson, siblings, James Ernest Johnson, Elmer Thomas Johnson, and Doris Ann Dixon.
Friends will be received Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, 219 Mechanic Street, Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held at the Funeral Home, Wednesday, at 11:00 am with George Potter officiating.
Interment will follow in the River View Cemetery, Aurora, Indiana. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Southeastern Indiana Honor Guard.
Contributions may be made to the Timothy “Pup” Johnson Memorial Scholarship or Aurora Life Squad. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
Due to the current situation dealing with COVID-19, we are following the directives from Governor Holcomb and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning large events and mass gatherings. The family deeply appreciates the support and love shown from friends, but the health and well being of everyone in our community is of top priority. We are asking everyone who will be in attendance to please remember the social distancing guidelines at all times, and the wearing of masks is highly recommended.
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