Edward "Ed" L. Johnson

September 4, 1933 - January 10, 2017

Edward “Ed” L. Johnson, 83, of Butler passed away peacefully Tuesday at VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler with his family by his side. Born September 4, 1933, in Harwick, he was a son of the late William A and Hanna M Johnson. He proudly served in the US Army at Kagnew Station, Asmara, Ethiopia. Ed retired from Armco to pursue his greatest joys, spending time with his family and helping others. Ed is survived by the love of his life and his steadfast companion for 59 years, Virginia (Miller) Johnson. His children, Janis (Thomas) Hackett and Edward (Pamela) Johnson; four grandchildren, Nate Hackett, Haley Hackett, Turner Johnson and Aleksandra Johnson. His devoted nephew Joe, his wife Beth and children, Jessica and Michael. His sister Ada (Gene) Myers, brothers Paul (Laura) Johnson and Don Johnson and sister-in-law Alice (Leroy) Johnson. His lifelong friend, Floyd DiTullio and the most generous and thoughtful neighbors, caring and supportive church family and bowling buddies of the 60 plus league at Family Bowlaway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Ed’s family would like to convey their deepest gratitude to all of the staff of BMH 3 South most especially, Jenna, Sadie, Becky, Connie, Barry and John and to the nurses at VNA Hospice. Dad would be humbled, as are we, for your dedication to preserve his dignity, your compassion to ease his suffering and your guidance to give us strength. In lieu of flowers, Dad would want any gestures of kindness instead be shown to VNA Inpatient Hospice Center. JOHNSON - Friends will be received at First United Methodist Church, 200 East North Street, Butler, PA on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 10 am. to 11 p.m. Memorial service will be held immediately following at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Goodman of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Military Honors at the church following the service by VFW Post 249, Lyndora American Legion 778 & Butler Legion 117.