Eddie W. Johnson, 89, of Edgewood, Maryland, formerly of Peabody, Kansas, passed away Jan. 20, 2015, at his home.

Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late Barclay William Johnson and Minnie Wunderlik Johnson. He retired, after 20 years, from the U.S. Navy, before working at the Virginia Department of Highways. A resident of Maryland for one year, he enjoyed fishing and going to the casinos.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his son, Eddie P. Johnson and wife, Cathy Ann, of Edgewood; brother, Harold James Johnson of California; sisters, Marion Marie Waco of Michigan, Mae Dean Mable Blankley of Kansas, Lois Ann Rappun of Michigan, and Joyce Flora Parson of Nevada; grandchildren, Shane Patrick Johnson and Amy Brooke Johnson; great-grandchildren, Hailee Sierra Johnson and Timothy Cole Johnson; daughter-in-law, Joyce Johnson of Virginia; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews; and longtime companion, Margret M. Maguire of Edgewood, Maryland.

He was predeceased by his parents; sons, Phillip Brooke Johnson and Mark Steven Johnson; brother, Richard William Johnson; and sister, Ima Jean Rimby.

A graveside service will be held at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, Kansas. For date and time, please contact Baker Funeral Home at (316) 755-2731.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium MD 21093.

Memory tributes may be sent to the family at mccomasfuneralhome.com.