Eddie Lee Johnson, 82, finished his earthly pilgrimage, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was born in Wynne, AR on July 30, 1929, the son of the late Henry and Lillie Bee (nee: Strickland) Johnson. Eddie Lee moved to Racine in 1987.
Before coming to Racine Eddie Lee worked in the stockyards in St. Louis; the Cerro Copper and Brass Co., of Sauget, IL; the Tober Grain Co., of National City, IL; and the Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., of Dupo, IL. He retired from Goodwill Industries after 10 years of service. Eddie Lee had a passion for fishing and hunting. He enjoyed all sports, especially baseball, as well as television and radio repair.
Surviving are his loving companion of more than 30 years, Ammie McGee; his children, Evarn (Cecel) Nix, in AL, and Eddie Lee Johnson Jr., of New Bush, NY; grandsons, Deondra and Torvoris Nix, granddaughters, Evon Nix and JoCecel Nix; great grandson, Torvoris Nix Jr,, all in Alabama; sisters Lillie Mae Johnson-Smothers, of Marion, AR, and Essie B. Johnson-Coleman, of Forest City, AR; stepchildren, Brenda (Jeffery) Person. Diane Davis, Gary McGee, Faye McGee, Michael McGee, Dennis McGee, and Danny McGee, all of Racine, Belinda (Tyrone Brooks) Mc Gee, of Kenosha, and Mary (Billy) Jones, of Bellville, IL; step-grandchildren; and step-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Edward Nix; sisters, Blanchie Lee Johnson, and Elizabeth Johnson-Levy; brother, Charlie M. Johnson, and Henry Johnson Jr.
His Homegoing Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Tuesday, September 20th, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Frank James Jr. officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
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