Edward W. Johnson, Sr., age 80, born in New Orleans, LA on January 6, 1930 died December 18, 2010. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joan Hymel Johnson. Father of Cheri Bourgeois (David), Edward Johnson, Jr. (Josephine), Lisa Gaudin (Michael), Guy Johnson (Debbie) and the late Wayne Johnson. Eddie is survived by 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Son of the late Harold L. Johnson, Sr. and Regina H. Johnson. Brother of the late Harold L. Johnson, Jr., Herbert J. Johnson, Roland J. Johnson, Donald J. Johnson, and Geraldine J. Naquin. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School, a veteran of the USMC serving during the Korean War and was a former Commander of the VFW Post 3121. Eddie was employed by South Central Bell for 38 years.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass from the New Orleans Home of JACOB SCHOEN & SON, 3827 Canal St. at N. Scott; on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am until service time. Interment will in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In leu of flowers we ask the a contribution be made to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund at http://semperfifund.org/ or 825 College Blvd, Suite 102 • PMB 609 • Oceanside, CA 92057. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com. Arrangements under the direction of Schoen Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA.
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