Eddie Johnson Jr.

Eddie B. Johnson, Jr., 73, of Johnsburg, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, after an intense battle with cancer and amyloidosis with his wife and son at his side. Born in Florence, Alabama, to the late Eddie B. and Katie Mae Johnson, Eddie was the eldest of seven children, which according him he was the favorite. The countless lives he impacted and the lifetime friendships he created is nothing short of remarkable. He is irreplaceable to his family and friends, whom he loved and cared for. Eddie was always smiling and ready to have a good laugh.

Eddie enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1967 which included a 1-year tour of duty in Viet Nam during the war. After serving four years he continued his service to country by re-enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserve for an additional 16 years until his retirement in 1994. He had a varied number of career paths after being honorably discharged from the Air Force, which included Culligan International, Northbrook, IL and Captain James A. Lovell V.A. Medical Center, North Chicago, IL which he retired from in 2013. It was his employment at Culligan that brought him to the love of his life, Linda. Eddie and Linda were married in 1978 to which one son was born (Brian).

He is survived by his wife, Linda, his son, Brian M. (Lindsey) Johnson, of Island Lake, IL. Five daughters, Traci Hines, of Henderson, NV, Raquel (Carlos) Edmond, of Las Vegas, NV, Dawn (Michael) Schweinsberg, of Cumming, GA, Cathy Enyart, of Woodstock, GA, and Veda Starks, of Waukegan, IL, four sisters, Katie and Deborah Johnson of Zion, IL, Julia Johnson of Charlotte, NC, and Delaine Johnson of Waukegan, IL. 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Two uncles, Lewis (Matie) Johnson of Florence, AL, Lionel (Vernedta) Johnson of Michigan City, IN. Two aunts, Eliza Rowell of Minneapolis, MN and Jolee Rowell of Phoenix, AZ. With a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sarah Johnson, his brother Michael Johnson, grandson Brandon Starks, a niece Katie Tinnia Johnson, his step-grandson Joseph Vihon and several uncles and aunts.
Friends are invited to visit with Eddie’s family from Saturday, June 26th at Peterson & Patch Funeral Home, 408 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM with service at 2:00 PM. Interment will be private at Ft. Sheridan Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Eddie. Donations can be made online at www.cancer.org.
For information, please call the funeral home at 847-623-0495 or visit www.waukeganfunerals.com where friends and family may leave an on-line condolence message.